Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland
How come Reykjavík became the capital of Iceland? The area around Reykjavík was considered suitable to be presented for the kings men, even back in the middle ages. That was probably because there were good fishing grounds in Reykjavík and good harbour conditions in the surrounding areas. Foreign business men were therefore willing to dock their ships here which contributed to Reykjavík becoming the place to be. In the middle of the 18th century it was decided that the sherif