Reykjavík: The World’s Northernmost Capital City In Iceland
Posted on June 17, 2026 by Harriet Whitmore
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and the world’s northernmost capital city of a sovereign state, situated right on the Faxaflói Bay at 64°08′ north. Only about 139,000 people live here, but the wider capital region holds roughly 249,000 — nearly 64% of the whole country. Despite its small size, Reykjavík is often praised for […]