What is Reykjavik known for?

It is the only metropolitan area in Iceland. Reykjavik is known as being Iceland's commercial, governmental and cultural center. It is also known as being the world's "Greenest City" for its use of hydro and geothermal power. The following is a list of ten more facts to know about Reykjavik, Iceland:

Where is the Reykjanes Peninsula?

The Reykjanes Peninsula ( Icelandic Reykjanesskagi [ˈreiːcaˌnɛːsˌskaijɪ]) in southwest Iceland is the continuation of the mostly submarine Reykjanes Ridge, a part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, on land and reaching from Esja in the north and Hengill in the east to Reykjanestá in the west.

Is Reykjanes a volcano?

Reykjanes means “steamy” and this volcanic area on the southwesternmost tip of Iceland features plenty of geothermal fields, ancient craters, and fissures that make it live up to its name. The Reykjanes Peninsula is also home to the Geldingadalur Volcano, the site of Iceland’s most recent volcanic eruptions.

When was Reykjavik occupied?

During World War II, the allies occupied the city, despite the German occupation of Denmark in April 1940. Throughout the war, both American and British soldiers built bases in Reykjavik. In 1944 the Republic of Iceland was founded and Reykjavik was named as its capital.