Iceland (in the lane. "Land of ice") - perhaps one of the most enigmatic and mysterious countries in the world.This may sound like a broken figure of speech, but it is so: Reykjavik - the capital of the most interesting of the north.Despite the fact that the population of Iceland is small (a little more than three hundred and twenty thousand people), lack of culturally filling it does not feel, and each year attracts hordes of tourists from all over the world.
Despite the fact that the city is ideal for traffic, the Icelandic capital, you can get around on foot in half a day.Reykjavik - the capital of the pub-scrolling, this contributes to a high concentration and variety of restaurants and bars.Skip pint of local beer and a fun company to move to the next restaurant - the main evening entertainment of tourists and locals.
The climate
Reykjavik, the coordinates of which are close to the Arctic Circle, is located in the southwest of the peninsula seltjarnarnes.At the agglomeration population of the capital is 63% of the entire country.Surprisingly, the average winter temperature of the northern capital is comparable to New York.Due to the warm Gulf Stream, it rarely falls below -10 degrees Celsius.
origin of the name
Reykjavik - Iceland's capital city - is the northernmost capital in the land.In a literal translation from the Icelandic name of the city means "smoky bay".In fact, the name has nothing to do with any smoke, nor with the industry (its on the territory of Reykjavik is simply no).The thing is typical of the area geysers, steam producing poles, which were adopted by the first settlers of the smoke.
music industry
Separately want to note the high level of musical culture of Iceland.Of course, to say that the Reykjavik - capital of Scandinavian music, an exaggeration, but the truth is not very far away.
Popular Icelandic performers:
- Bjork - the legendary singer-songwriter, actress, winner and winner of numerous music awards.
- Sigur Ros - the world famous post-rock quartet hails from Reykjavik, with an amazing and unique melodic, minimalist sound.
- Emiliana Torrini - singer, former member of the team GusGus, the author of the final song of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers."
- Of Monsters and Man - Icelandic fairly young team, who plays in the genre of indie folk.Already in the second year of its existence, the band managed to become famous in the United States and become a welcome resident all European indie festivals.
Jon Gnarr
Reykjavik - the capital of the free customs.As head of the city takes Jon Gnarr, the founder of "The Best Party" "anarcho-surrealist" wing, bright personality and odious.Despite the fact that it is a straight people, and father of five children, Jon evinces active support of members of the LGBT community.On this ground it in the summer of 2013 initiated the break Reykjavik sister city relations with Moscow.
Achievements city
- considered the cleanest city in the world.
- was recognized by UNESCO in 2011, the most literary city.
- richest city in 2007, according to The Economist Group.
Country Ice - a unique and at the same time a very developed area of the planet.Combining a local flavor and a high level of culture, Iceland draws on their land many creative and unusual people.Who knows, maybe soon it will become a center of excellence for the western culture.One thing is clear: while there will grow and develop Reykjavik, the country will prosper.
