Is Iceland Bigger Than England?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while Iceland is approximately 103,000 sq km, making Iceland 42.28% the size of United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the population of United Kingdom is ~65.8 million people (65.4 million fewer people live in Iceland).

What country is bigger Iceland or England?


United Kingdom

is about 2.4 times bigger than Iceland.

Iceland is approximately 103,000 sq km, while United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, making United Kingdom 137% larger than Iceland. Meanwhile, the population of Iceland is ~350,734 people (65.4 million more people live in United Kingdom).

Is Finland bigger than Iceland?

Finland is

about 3.3 times bigger than Iceland

.

Iceland is approximately 103,000 sq km, while Finland is approximately 338,145 sq km, making Finland 228% larger than Iceland. Meanwhile, the population of Iceland is ~350,734 people (5.2 million more people live in Finland).

Is Iceland bigger than USA?


United States is about 95 times bigger than Iceland

.

Iceland is approximately 103,000 sq km, while United States is approximately 9,833,517 sq km, making United States 9,447% larger than Iceland. Meanwhile, the population of Iceland is ~350,734 people (332.3 million more people live in United States).

Is Iceland bigger than Scotland?


Iceland is 1.31 times as big as Scotland

The capital and is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

How much is a Big Mac in Iceland?

At the time, a Big Mac in Iceland cost

650 krona ($5.29)

, and the 20% price increase that would have been needed to stay in business would have increased that cost to 780 krona ($6.36). Fish and lamb are produced in Iceland, while beef is often imported (but also exported).

Do they speak English in Iceland?


English is taught as a second language in Iceland

and almost every Icelander speaks the language fluently. And more so, most Icelanders speak several other languages including Danish, German, Spanish and French and welcome the opportunity to practice their language skills.

What country is the same size as Iceland?

With an area of 103,000 km2 Iceland is more than twice the size of

Denmark

, or about the same size as the US state of Kentucky.

What is the population of Iceland equivalent to?

Iceland population is equivalent to

0% of the total world population

.

What is the most powerful country in Scandinavia?


Iceland

is the most powerful Nordic country. Of the highest ranking 15 nations we find Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland listed in that order.

Which is the richest Nordic country?


Norway

is currently the sixth richest country in the world when measured by GDP per capita. Norway's GDP per capita is around $69,000, according to IMF estimates. Neighbour's and Sweden and Denmark both make the top 20 with GDP's of around $55,000 and $61,000 respectively.

What's the smallest Nordic country?


Faroe Islands

are the smallest of the Nordic countries, with a total area of nearly 1.4 thousand square kilometers.

How long does it take to drive across Iceland?

Stick solely to the Ring Road and, in theory, you can drive around Iceland in

about 17 hours

– road and weather conditions permitting. But we strongly recommend against this for safety and enjoyment reasons. Related: How many days do you need to spend in Iceland?

What is the population of Iceland 2021?

The population of Iceland on January 1, 2021 was

368,792

. The country's population increased by 4,658 from 1 January 2020 or by 1.3%.

How many volcanoes are in Iceland?

Of the roughly

130 volcanoes

in Iceland, the most common type is the stratovolcano — the classic cone-shaped peak with explosive eruptions that form a crater in the very top (such as Hekla and Katla, on the South Coast). There are also a few dormant shield volcanoes — with low-profile, wide-spreading lava flows.

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