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Aland IslandsvsIceland

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Population

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland386,506

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Surface area

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²

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Population density

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²

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Nominal GDP

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024

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Capital

Mariehamn

Reykjavik

Population

—

386,506

Surface area

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103,000 km²

Population density

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3.8 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$33.26 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

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$86,041 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

Nationality

Aland Island

Icelandic

Phone code

+358

+354

Internet domain

.ax

.is

ISO codes

AX / ALA

IS / ISL

Time zone

Europe/Mariehamn

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Native name

Åland

Ísland

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About Aland Islands

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

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About Iceland

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.

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Aland Islands & Iceland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Aland Islands?

The capital of Aland Islands is Mariehamn.

What currency is used in Aland Islands?

Aland Islands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Aland Islands located?

Aland Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Aland Islands?

The native name of Aland Islands is Åland.

What are people from Aland Islands called?

People from Aland Islands are referred to as Aland Island.

What is the phone calling code for Aland Islands?

The international dialing code for Aland Islands is +358.

What is the internet domain for Aland Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aland Islands is .ax.

What time zone is Aland Islands in?

Aland Islands uses the Europe/Mariehamn time zone.

What is Aland Islands known for?

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

What is the capital of Iceland?

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

What is the population of Iceland?

Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.

How big is Iceland?

Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².

What is the population density of Iceland?

Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iceland?

Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iceland?

Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.

What currency is used in Iceland?

Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Iceland?

The native name of Iceland is Ísland.

What are people from Iceland called?

People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.

What is the phone calling code for Iceland?

The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.

What is the internet domain for Iceland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.

What time zone is Iceland in?

Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.

What is Iceland known for?

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.