Iceland is considered a large nation due to its total area. Its total land area is 103,000 km² (about 39,768 mi²). The Icelandic continental shelf is approximately 108,015 km² (approximately 41,705 mi²). Iceland is in Europe. Europe is a continent whose borders date back to ancient times. European countries include the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malta and the Vatican, among others. Iceland is not a landlocked country. It means it is bounded by at least one major body of water. The average altitude range of Iceland is 557 m (1,828 ft).

Neighbors
The total length of land borders of Iceland is 0 kilometers (~0 miles). Iceland has no land borders and therefore no neighboring countries in the traditional sense.

Cities
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík. The largest city in Iceland is Reykjavík.

Elevation
The average altitude range of Iceland is 557 m (1,828 ft). The highest point in Iceland is Hvannadalshnúkur with an official elevation of 2110 m (6,923 ft). The lowest point in Iceland is the Atlantic. The difference in altitude between the highest (Hvannadalshnúkur) and lowest (Atlantic) point in Iceland is 2110 m (2 ft).

Area
The total land area of ​​Iceland is 103,000 km² (about 39,768 mi²). and the total Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is 751,345 km² (~290,095 mi²). The continental shelf of Iceland is approximately 108,015 km² (approximately 41,705 mi²). Including the landmass and the EEZ, the total area of ​​Iceland is approximately 854,345 km² (~329,863 mi²). Iceland is considered a large nation due to its total area.

Forest and farmland
1,930 km² of Icelandic territory is covered with forests, and forested areas make up 2% of the total land area. There are 70 km² of arable land in Iceland, and it accounts for 0% of the country's total area.