International Iceland relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Iceland), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Iceland

Iceland is a small island nation located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Greenland and Norway. It has a population of about 364,000 people and a total area of about 103,000 square kilometers.

Iceland is a parliamentary republic with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The country has a strong economy, with a high standard of living and low unemployment. The main industries in Iceland are tourism, fishing, and aluminum production.

Iceland is a member of the European Union, but it is not a member of the eurozone. It is also a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Council of Europe.

The country has a long history of political stability and has a reputation for being a peaceful and safe place to live. The Icelandic people are known for their love of nature and their strong sense of community. The country is known for its beautiful landscapes, including glaciers, geysers, and hot springs.

In terms of foreign relations, Iceland has traditionally had strong ties to other Nordic countries, as well as to the United States. The country is also an active participant in international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Iceland Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Reykjavik
Population 341 243
Land Area (sq km) 100 250
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 82 years

The influence of Iceland in the World

Iceland is a country with a Low International Influence. It is located in place 92 in the world influence ranking. Iceland's actions have a very limited effect on the world or on other countries. Click here to know more !

Iceland maintains contact with 28 countries. The five most intense relations Iceland has are with: European Union with a score of 34 006 , China with a score of 14 841 , Canada with a score of 9 832 , Germany with a score of 6 950 , and United States with a score of 6 166 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Iceland
Position Country Influence Options
1 European Union 34 006
2 China 14 841
3 Canada 9 832
4 Germany 6 950
5 United States 6 166

The closest and strained relations involving Iceland worldwide

The top five closest relations from Iceland are: China with a score of 9.72 , European Union with a score of 9.16 , United States with a score of 8.98 , Spain with a score of 8.52 , and Philippines with a score of 8.5 .

Top 5 closest relations of Iceland
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 9.7
2 European Union 9.2
3 United States 9.0
4 Spain 8.5
5 Philippines 8.5

While, the top five strained relations from Iceland are: Russia with a score of 3.78 , Israel with a score of 4.31 , Palestine with a score of 5.38 , Japan with a score of 5.48 , and North Korea with a score of 5.97 .

Top 5 strained relation of Iceland
Position Country Relation Options
1 Russia 3.8
2 Israel 4.3
3 Palestine 5.4
4 Japan 5.5
5 North Korea 6.0

A summary of international relations of Iceland

Of the total of 28 countries with which Iceland maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 12 countries , a Good relation with 11 countries , a Neutral relation with 4 countries , a Bad relation with 1 country.

Summary relations of Iceland. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 12
2.Good 11
3.Neutral 4
4.Bad 1

All the international relations of Iceland

All relations of Iceland
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 9.7
2 European Union 9.2
3 United States 9.0
4 Spain 8.5
5 Philippines 8.5
6 United Kingdom 8.4
7 Norway 8.3
8 Canada 8.2
9 Latvia 8.2
10 Czech Republic 8.1
11 Poland 8.1
12 Greece 8.1
13 Finland 8.0
14 Ireland 7.9
15 France 7.9
16 Sweden 7.9
17 Turkey 7.9
18 Ukraine 7.7
19 Denmark 7.4
20 Germany 7.1
21 Mexico 6.5
22 India 6.3
23 South Korea 6.2
24 North Korea 6.0
25 Japan 5.5
26 Palestine 5.4
27 Israel 4.3
28 Russia 3.8

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .