Iceland

Key facts

How Iceland ranks

• 5th most sparsely populated country in the world.
• One of 40 countries on Earth with no land border at all.

Every ranking is computed from the facts above — see the full record tables.

Which countries border Iceland?

Iceland shares no land border with another sovereign state.

Iceland in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Iceland is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 22 clues from the pool that are true of Iceland, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• Has territory north of the Arctic Circle1 of 7
• Its name ends with “-land”1 of 7
• Its flag features a cross1 of 10
• Has fewer than 10 people per km²1 of 14
• Lies further north than mainland France1 of 28
• Is a NATO member1 of 32
• Has fewer than 25 people per km²1 of 34
• Has fewer than 1 million people1 of 37
• Reaches further north than 45°N1 of 39
• Has no land borders1 of 40
• Is in Europe1 of 44
• Is an island nation1 of 47
• Lies entirely in the western hemisphere1 of 49
• Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
• Has fewer people than Ireland1 of 74
• Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
• Borders fewer than 3 countries1 of 84
• Its flag contains blue1 of 99
• Has fewer than 10 million people1 of 100
• Has exactly one official language1 of 130
• Drives on the right1 of 141
• Has an area smaller than 500,000 km²1 of 144

Common questions about Iceland

Which countries border Iceland?

Iceland shares no land border with another sovereign state.

What is the capital of Iceland?

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

Is Iceland landlocked?

No — Iceland is an island nation.

What language is spoken in Iceland?

Iceland has one official language, Icelandic.