maps of iceland

The maps of Iceland need not be very big in size but it is very easy to locate due to its extreme location in the northern hemisphere. Iceland maps cover the area of around103, 001 square kilometers. Its capital city is Reykjavik, which is also the biggest city of Iceland.

The ethnographic composition is dominated by Icelandic people. The government system here is that of Parliamentary Democracy. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Geographically the country is located on the Mid- Atlantic Ridge.

The country gets most of its traditions from the Norseman, the countries maximum numbers of people are Lutheran by faith and the state church is Lutheran in character too.

Economically the country is rich in geothermal and hydroelectric power. Whaling is an important occupation of people here. However it is one of the most productive nations of the world, the economy of the country is largely depended on the fishing industry and any global shift in its price would affect the economy of the country.

Some of the important places on the travel maps of Iceland are its capital city, then Garoabear, the second largest city Kopavogur. There is beauty every where in Iceland; however it is not advisable for people allergic to cold weather.