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What is the capital of Iceland?
Answer
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the southwestern coast. It is the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state with a population over 100,000. Reykjavik is home to Iceland's parliament (Althing), the world's oldest continuously operating parliament, established in 930 CE. The city is geothermally heated and known for its colorful buildings.
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Reykjavik is heated by geothermal energy and is the world's northernmost capital of a country with over 100,000 residents.
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