Where is Iceland located?
Iceland is a volcanic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, situated between Greenland and Norway, just south of the Arctic Circle. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the country sits atop the boundary where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are separating.
How big is Iceland?
Although Iceland is pretty small population wise, it covers a total area of 103,000 km² (39,768 square miles). This makes Iceland the world’s 18th largest island and the 2nd largest in Europe after Great Britain.
Iceland’s meandering coastline is around 6,000 km (3,700 mi) long. The distance between the north and south coasts is around 300 km (190 mi), between east and west around 500 km (310 mi).Iceland has a population of just under 400,000 and the capital is Reykjavík. The official language of the country is Icelandic
Is iceland a schengen country?
Iceland is a Schengen country and a member of the Schengen Area, which allows for free movement of people across internal borders between the 29 participating countries. As a Schengen member, a Schengen visa issued for any member country, including Iceland, is valid for travel throughout the entire area.
Are students allowed to work in Iceland?
Yes, African students can work in Iceland with the proper work permit and residence permit for studies, allowing for up to 15 or 22.5 hours of work per week during the academic year. Students must secure a job and a work permit before starting, which requires an employment contract and application submission to the Directorate of Immigration and Directorate of Labour