Reykjavik

Reykjavik

by @xurshidbek_me

Iceland’s capital Reykjavik is home to just 233,000 people, just over half of which live in the city proper. Despite being a small city on the world scale, Reykjavik punches way above its weight due to its capital city status.

Iceland’s capital Reykjavik is home to just 233,000 people, just over half of which live in the city proper. Despite being a small city on the world scale, Reykjavik punches way above its weight due to its capital city status.

Geotermal energy

It’s no secret that Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. The country makes great use of all that energy just below the surface. Geothermal energy meets the needs of almost 90% of the nation’s hot water and heating requirements. It’s the same energy that creates the popular hot pools of the Blue Lagoon.

There are no intercity rail-roads in Reykjavik

Despite plans to build a high-speed rail line between the city and Keflavik Airport, a national railroad network has never been developed in Iceland due to the small population and complicated geology.

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon is the most popular place in Iceland

Hotel in Blue Lagoon

Modern Hotel in Blue Lagoon

Iceland government pays 5000 dollar for immigrants

In june 2016 some websites published that Iceland was experiencing a shortage of men and offered 5000 per month to immigrants who wiling to marry Icelandic. BUT THIS FAKE