Iceland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, a part of Europe, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It has a total area of 103,000 km2 (39,769 sq. mi). The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterized by mountains and glaciers. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate despite high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Iceland water source is the world´s richest in terms of petaliter per capita.
