Iceland

Iceland, officially Republic of Iceland, is an island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its stunning landscapes that include volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, and glaciers. The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík, which is also the northernmost capital city in the world. Iceland is famous for its pristine nature, unique culture, and Viking history. The country has a relatively small population but is known for its high standard of living, focus on environmental sustainability, and use of renewable energy. Iceland is also famous for its literature, particularly the medieval Icelandic sagas, and for natural phenomena like the Northern Lights and the midnight sun during the summer. Population of Iceland from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 348,000 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 356,000 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 364,000 inhabitants. Capital (Reykjavík): Population in 2020: About 123,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Reykjavík: ~123,000 Kópavogur: ~36,000 Hafnarfjörður: ~29,000 Akureyri: ~18,000 Reykjanesbær: ~17,000 Garðabær: ~16,000 Mosfellsbær: ~11,000 Árborg: ~9,000 Akranes: ~7,000 Fjarðabyggð: ~5,000 Iceland is divided into 8 regions: Capital Region (Reykjavík and surroundings) Southern Peninsula Western Region Westfjords Northwestern Region Northeastern Region Eastern Region Southern Region GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 21,000 million Euros. 2019: About 21,800 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 2.7%. 2019: About 3.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)