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IcelandvsJersey

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Population

🇮🇸 Iceland386,506
🇯🇪 JerseyNo data

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

Surface area

🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²
🇯🇪 JerseyNo data

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

Population density

🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²
🇯🇪 JerseyNo data

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

Nominal GDP

🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024
🇯🇪 JerseyNo data

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

GDP per capita

🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024
🇯🇪 JerseyNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Jersey, 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

Reykjavik

Saint Helier

Population

386,506

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Surface area

103,000 km²

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Population density

3.8 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$33.26 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$86,041 · 2024

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Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Icelandic

Channel Island

Phone code

+354

+44

Internet domain

.is

.je

ISO codes

IS / ISL

JE / JEY

Time zone

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Europe/Jersey

Native name

Ísland

Jersey

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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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About Jersey

Nestled in the English Channel, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and the most populous Crown dependency. With a unique blend of British and French influences, the island offers a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern vitality that beckons travelers and scholars alike.

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Iceland & Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Jersey?

The capital of Jersey is Saint Helier.

What currency is used in Jersey?

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

Where is Jersey located?

Jersey is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Jersey called?

People from Jersey are referred to as Channel Island.

What is the phone calling code for Jersey?

The international dialing code for Jersey is +44.

What is the internet domain for Jersey?

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

What time zone is Jersey in?

Jersey uses the Europe/Jersey time zone.

What is Jersey known for?

Nestled in the English Channel, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and the most populous Crown dependency. With a unique blend of British and French influences, the island offers a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern vitality that beckons travelers and scholars alike.