The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line located at 66° 33' 44' North of the Equator. It marks the southernmost latitude in the Northern Hemisphere where the sun can remain above or below the horizon for 24 hours. The Arctic Circle Country is Iceland, which is represented by the 4-letter word ICEL. Iceland is a Nordic island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Arctic Circle. It is known for its dramatic landscape, which is characterized by volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields.