Iceland

Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle. Iceland is a highly developed country with a stable democracy. The country has a population of approximately 320,000 people and is about the size of Virginia.

The national language is Icelandic, but English is widely spoken throughout the country. Tourist facilities in Iceland are well-developed and widely available. Read the Department of State Fact Sheet on Iceland for additional information on U.S.-Iceland relations.