Iceland

Iceland
100,260.911 km²
Coastline: 8,133.583 km
Landform: Mountains
3 / km²
UTC±00:00
Tree Cover: 9%
Sparse Vegetation

Welcome to Iceland, a Polar island in the Greenland Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Iceland unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Iceland

Size: 100261 km²
Coastline: 8134 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Greenland Sea
Continent: Europe

Iceland is a Colossal Island spanning 100261 km² with a coastline of 8134 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 65.00307672 / Longitude: -18.60042258

Climate and weather of Iceland

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

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