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GuernseyvsIceland

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Population

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland386,506

Population data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²

Surface area data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²

Population density data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

St Peter Port

Reykjavik

Population

—

386,506

Surface area

—

103,000 km²

Population density

—

3.8 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$33.26 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$86,041 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

British pound · GBP · £

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

Nationality

Channel Island

Icelandic

Phone code

+44

+354

Internet domain

.gg

.is

ISO codes

GG / GGY

IS / ISL

Time zone

Europe/Guernsey

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Native name

Guernsey

Ísland

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About Guernsey

Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.

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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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Guernsey & Iceland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guernsey?

The capital of Guernsey is St Peter Port.

What currency is used in Guernsey?

Guernsey uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is Guernsey located?

Guernsey is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Guernsey called?

People from Guernsey are referred to as Channel Island.

What is the phone calling code for Guernsey?

The international dialing code for Guernsey is +44.

What is the internet domain for Guernsey?

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

What time zone is Guernsey in?

Guernsey uses the Europe/Guernsey time zone.

What is Guernsey known for?

Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.

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.