Iceland at a Glance

Country: Republic of Iceland
Government: Constitutional democracy
Population: 306,694
Area: 103,000 km²; slightly smaller than Kentucky
Terrain: mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, ice fields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords
Major language(s): Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German  
Major religion(s): Lutheran Church of Iceland (80.7%), Roman Catholic (2.5%)
Capital & population: Reykjavik; 210,847 (metro area)
Monetary unit: ISK (Iceland Kronas)