Reykjavik, Iceland Click Image to Enlarge  (JPG) (1,757,589 bytes) ( 4,164 x 3,228 )

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, and is the worldÔÇÖs most northern national capital. With a population of 115,000, it is the heart of IcelandÔÇÖs economic and governmental activity. It was settled around 870 by Ingolfur Arnarson, though there was no urban development until the 18th century. ReykjavikÔÇÖs climate is surprisingly mild thanks to the Gulf Stream. Winters are no more severe than New York CityÔÇÖs, and summers are cool and mild. The image covers an area of 62.5 x 48.4 km, was acquired on May 11, 2002, and is located near 64.1 degrees north latitude, 21.9 degrees west longitude.