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Greater Reykjavík
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Greater Reykjavík (Icelandic: Stór-Reykjavíkursvæðið or Höfuðborgarsvæðið, "the caipital region") is a name uised collectively for Reykjavík an seiven municipalities aroond it.[1][2]. The area is the lairgest urban area in Iceland.[3] Each municipality haes its independent electit cooncil. Wi a population o 200,852, the Greater Reykjavík Area comprises ower 60% o the population o Iceland in an area that is anerlie juist ower 1% o the total size o the kintra.[4] Municipal govrenments cooperate extensively in various fields; for example wi waste policy, shared public transport, a joint fire brigade an polis force. Unification o aw or some municipalities in the region are discussed in politics.
Quick Facts Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Kintra ...
Höfuðborgarsvæðið | |
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![]() The Höfuðborgarsvæði area | |
Kintra | Iceland |
Area | |
• Total | 1062 km2 (410 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 202,341 |
• Density | 190.5/km2 (493/sq mi) |
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