Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is situated on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in the southwestern part of the country at a latitude of 64°08′ N, which makes it the northernmost capital of any sovereign state in the world.
The city has a population of approximately 140,000 as of 2026. The broader Capital Region, which includes the surrounding areas, has a population of about 252,000, accounting for roughly 64% of Iceland's total population.