What Continent Is Iceland On?

Geologically, Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, sitting on both the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Politically and culturally, however, Iceland is considered part of Europe.

It lies just south of the Arctic Circle, roughly midway between Greenland (North America) and Norway (Europe). Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), Schengen Area, NATO, and the Council of Europe—but not the European Union. Its language, institutions, and historical ties are distinctly Nordic/Scandinavian.