Labeled Map of Iceland with States, Capital & Cities

While viewing a Labeled Map of Iceland, one can ascertain that Iceland is a country located in region of North Atlantic Ocean. It has an active geological border between Europe and North America. This country reveals that it has a climate of bright contrasts, culture, and geography. It is possible to see sparkling glaciers like Vatna Glacier, the largest in Europe.

These glaciers are located across Iceland’s beautiful ranges of the mountain that is rugged in appearance. The latest updated population figures of Iceland are equivalent to 341,399 as of Monday, July 27, 2020. The population of Iceland is negligible compared to the total global population. The total land area of the country is equivalent to 103,000 square kilometers.

Labeled Map of Iceland

Labeled Map of Iceland

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This area is approximately one quarter larger than that of Ireland or about the size of the state of Ohio, in the US. It may be seen that in Reykjavik’s greater area, two out of three Icelanders live. Since the middle of the sixteenth century, the dominant religion followed is the Lutheran faith. The state-supported Evangelical Lutheran church, belongs to more than sixty-percent of the population. Other five percent population follow other Christian denominations that cover the Roman Catholic Church, and Free Church of Iceland. Another five percent of population follow the traditional Norse religion.

Labeled Map of Iceland with States

Labeled Map of Iceland with States

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As a part of the labeled map of Iceland with states, the country is divided into eight regions. They include Capital Region, Southern Peninsula, West, Westfjords, Northwest, Northeast, East and South. Accordingly, these divisions help people to plan a successful holiday in Iceland. The regions are primarily considered as geographical instead of administrative.  Most of the country’s inhabited areas are situated in the coastal regions surrounding the country.

Labeled Map of Iceland with Cities

Labeled Map of Iceland with Cities

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According to the labeled map of Iceland with cities, some of the names of the major cities of the country, include Reykjavik, Akureyri, Húsavík, Vík í Mýrdal, Seyðisfjörður, Siglufjörður, Kópavogur, and Hafnarfjörður. Reykjavik is the largest as well as the beautiful city of Iceland.

Labeled Iceland Map with Capital

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As a part of the labeled Iceland with capital, Reykjavík, also known as, Bay of Smokes, is recognized as the country’s first farmstead and a thriving city. The city appears cosmopolitan and handsome in its outlook. Other major population cities of the country, include Akureyri, located in the north-central coast, Hafnarfjördhur, on the southwestern coast and Selfoss, in the southern lowlands. In this capital city, most of the population live wherein homes are installed with geothermal power.

The National and Saga museums can be found in this important city, which reveal Iceland’s Viking history. Plenty of geysers are installed to facilitate heat transfer effectively in buildings and homes. Besides, it allows hothouse agriculture all-round the year.

Mild climatic conditions are provided owing to the presence of offshore Gulf Stream as the city is one of the northernmost inhabited places on this planet. It provides a vibrant cultural and design scene, offering the visitors plenty of exciting and adventurous tours.

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