Reykjavík

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/reykjav-k

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Reykjavík?Southwest Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay; Latitude 64°08′ N
2. How many people live in Reykjavík?Approximately 139,000 (2025); Capital Region: ~249,000 (2025), representing ~64% of Iceland's population
3. How big is Reykjavík?Approximately 273 km² (105 mi²)
4. What is Reykjavík?Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland. It is the northernmost capital of a sovereign state and sits on the southern coast near Faxaflói bay.
5. Why is Reykjavík called a cool city?Reykjavík is known for its puffins, the dancing Northern Lights, and for being one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.

Geothermal Power: Electricity generated from the heat of the Earth's core, a primary energy source for Reykjavík.
Althing: The national parliament of Iceland, located in Reykjavík, making it the governmental center.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns, focusing on infrastructure and livability.