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Country Name |
Republic of Iceland |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
103,000 km2 |
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Capital |
Reykjavík |
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Population |
369.170 (2021) |
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Language |
Icelandic and English |
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Currency |
Icelandic Krona (ISK) |
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Time zone |
-1hr compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00354 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection of other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Diseases such as West Nile virus are present in Western Europe. As this disease is transmitted by insect bites and there is no vaccine, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
e present in Western Europe. As this disease is transmitted by insect bites and there is no vaccine, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Iceland is an island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean at about 1,000 km from the coast of Norway and 800 km from the coast of Scotland. To the west, it is separated from Greenland by the Denmark Strait.
The territory is mostly formed of vast highland areas that form into valleys towards the coastline, whereas the southern belt has low-lying, sandy coasts. All of the reliefs in the country are frequently active volcanoes.
The island has a cold, oceanic climate. However, despite its high latitude, temperatures are relatively mild, due to the warmer North Atlantic currents. Meanwhile, inland and to the northwest, the climate becomes harsher and semi-arctic. Rainfall is heavy on the slopes of some mountains and thins out on the southern and eastern coasts.
