Iceland
Reykjavík
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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 140,000 as of 2026, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 252,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
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What to see in Reykjavík
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja is a Protestant Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and second tallest buildin…
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Tjörnin
Tjörnin is a small, prominent lake in central Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik Ci…
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National Museum of Iceland
The National Museum of Iceland is a museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. It was established on 24 February 1863, with Jón Árnason the first curator of the Icelandic collection, previously kept in D…
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Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)
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