original maps from www.encarta.com
Capital: Reykjavik
Largest City: Reykjavik (114,200)
Highest Elevation: Hvannadalshnukur 2,119 m (6952 ft)
Population: 293,966
Lowest Elevation: Atlantic Ocean 0 m (0 ft)
Geography: mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords
Climate: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers
Languages: Icelandic
Area: 39,758 sq. mile / 103,000 sq. kil (slightly smaller than Kentucky )
International Calling Code: 354
Currency: Icelandic Krona
Currency Exchange Rate:
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