Its latitude is at 64°08' and that makes it the

northern most capital of a sovereign state. Its

population is about 120,000 to 200,000. It is

basically in the heart of Iceland’s economic and

governmental activity.

It is located in south west Iceland. During the ice

age a large glacier covered most parts of the city.

Other parts were covered by the sea. After the ice

age land rose and began looking like it today.

Reykjavik is located on the north-American plate.

Earth quakes come often considering Reykjavik is

near a plate boundary.

The population as of 2011 is approximately

118,061. Daily temperatures vary depending on

which season is in. Borgartun is the heart of

financial beings in Reykjavik, having a large

quantity of companies and 3 investment banks.

Reykjavik has been the center of Iceland’s

economic growth over the last decade. This period

is referred to as the “Nordic Tiger Years” or also

“Iceland’s Boom Years”. This “boom” lead to

construction with large redevelopment projects

such as Harpa concert hall and conference center.