Reykjavík (, ; ) is the capital and largest city of
Iceland. It has a latitude of 64°08' N, making it
the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state and a popular tourist destination. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of the
Faxaflói Bay. With a population of around 120,000 (and over 200,000 in the
Capital Region), it is the heart of Iceland's
cultural,
economic and
governmental activity.