What Language Do They Speak in Iceland?

The flag of Iceland has a blue field with a large white-edged red cross that extends to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.
Official language of Iceland Icelandic

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.

Languages in Iceland — FAQ

What language do they speak in Iceland?

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.

How many official languages does Iceland have?

Iceland has 1 official language: Icelandic.

Is Icelandic spoken anywhere else?

Iceland is the only country on this site where Icelandic is an official language.

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🌍 All facts about Iceland 🏛️ Capital: Reykjavik 💰 Currency: Icelandic króna

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