Iceland, also known as Ísland (pronounced [ˈistlant), is a Nordic island nation situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which connects North America and Europe, and between the North and Arctic oceans. It is the most sparsely populated nation in the region and shares political and cultural ties with Europe. Reykjavík, the capital and largest city, is home to nearly 36% of the approximately 380,000 people that live in the nation. Icelandic is the official language of the nation.