Iceland
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- ISO
- IS
What the flag means
Blue is said to stand for Iceland’s mountains and sky, and together with red and white it pictures the country’s nature. As in other Nordic countries, the cross comes from the Christian tradition.
Fun facts
- FlagThe red on Iceland’s flag is said to represent volcanic fire, and the white ice and snow.
- GeographyIceland is an island sitting on the boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
- GeographyThe English word “geyser” comes from “Geysir,” a geyser in Iceland.
- CultureMany people in Iceland have no family name and instead use their father’s name with “son” or “daughter” added.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
