🇮🇸 Iceland (Reykjavik) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile
The 'Land of Fire and Ice' with almost the exact same land area as South Korea (103,000 km²) yet only 400,000 residents, famed for the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle geysers, Vatnajökull glacier, and auroras.
Iceland
Capital: Reykjavik · ISK (kr)
15:47:02
UTC+0 · -9h
🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:02
~14.5 hrs
8,380 km
🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇮🇸 Reykjavik
220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug)
🛂 90 days Visa-Free (Schengen)
💧 Tap water safe to drink directly (high quality municipal supply)
💵 No tipping required (service charge included where applicable)
🗣️ Languages: Icelandic (English universally spoken)
🏛️ Government: Parliamentary Republic
🕌 Religion: Lutheran 62%, Unaffiliated 27%
📦 Top Exports: Geothermal-powered Aluminum, North Atlantic Fish, Eco-Tourism
🌤️ Climate & Terrain: Land of Fire & Ice (~same size as South Korea); active volcanoes, geysers, glaciers
⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
📐 Land area (103,000 km²) is nearly identical to South Korea (World #106).
💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~40% higher than South Korea (avg meal $24).
💰 GDP per capita ($84,600) is 2.34x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 83.1 years.
🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the RIGHT (Left-Hand Drive vehicles), same as Korea/US/Continental Europe.
💡 Uses 230V Type C/F sockets (no adapter needed). 100% cashless card society, and cold tap water is pure glacial spring water safe to drink directly.
📐 Iceland Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook
103,000 km² (World #106)103,000 km²
1.03x S. Korea
4명/km²
Urban 94.1%
83.1세
Median 37.8y
🚗 우측통행(좌핸들)
🚨 112 · 🛡️77/100
📊 Iceland Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics
🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries
The 'Land of Fire and Ice' with almost the exact same land area as South Korea (103,000 km²) yet only 400,000 residents, famed for the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle geysers, Vatnajökull glacier, and auroras.
Reykjavik · Vík · Akureyri
Generates 100% of its electricity and heating from geothermal and hydro renewables, boasting an $84,600 GDP per capita and ranking #1 on the Global Peace Index.
Uses 230V Type C/F sockets (no adapter needed). 100% cashless card society, and cold tap water is pure glacial spring water safe to drink directly.
🔌 Iceland Voltage, Socket & Plug Adapter Guide
✅ Direct 220V C/F220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug) (230V 50Hz / Type C/F)
90 days Visa-Free (Schengen)