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Photos of Iceland

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay. Steam from hot springs in the region is said to have inspired Reykjavík's name, which loosely translates to Smokey Bay.  Its latitude of 64°09' N makes it the world's northernmost capital city.

Introduction

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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 108

Area - comparative

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Area comparison map

People and Society

Age structure

2024 population pyramid:
2024 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Environment

Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

comparison ranking: 53

Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 21

Labor force

comparison ranking: 173

Unemployment rate

comparison ranking: 52

Public debt

comparison ranking: 37

Taxes and other revenues

comparison ranking: 58

Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 65

Heliports

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Merchant marine

comparison ranking: total 127

Military and Security

Transnational Issues