Iceland – Iceland's capital is Reykjavik

(Pronounced ice-luhnd and ray-kyuh-vick)

To remember the capital of Iceland, use the following mnemonic:

The ice land (Iceland) was built using a rake by a vicar (Reykjavik).

Interesting facts about Reykjavik:

- Geothermal Power: Reykjavik is one of the world’s greenest cities, heating nearly all of its buildings and powering its municipal infrastructure using abundant natural geothermal energy drawn from underground volcanic sources.

- Northern Lights Gateway: The city serves as a popular base for travelers seeking the Aurora Borealis, with minimal light pollution and close proximity to vast wilderness areas making it ideal for viewing the winter night sky.

- Sun Voyager Sculpture: The waterfront features the Sun Voyager, a striking modern steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason that resembles a dreamboat and ode to the sun, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Esja.