General
City Overview
> City Statistics
Cost of Living
History
Language
Business
Business Services
Travel
Getting There By Air
Getting There By Water
Getting There By Road
Getting There By Rail
Getting Around
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Key Attractions
Further Distractions
Tours of the City
Excursions
Entertainment
Restaurants
Nightlife
Sport
Shopping
Culture
Special Events
Printable Guide
Mini Guide
Country Guide
Iceland
Airport Guide
 
City Guide > Europe > Iceland > Reykjavik


City Statistics

Location: Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland.
Country dialling code: 354.
Population: 115,000 (city); 180,000 (metropolitan area)
Ethnic mix: Homogenous mixture of descendants of Norse and Celts, with a small minority of European and other foreign workers.
Religion: 95% Evangelical Lutheran, 3% other Protestant denominations, 1% Roman Catholic, plus some followers of satr, an ancient Norse religion
Time zone: GMT.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temp: -1C (27F).
Average July temp: 11C (51F).
Annual rainfall: 780mm (31 inches).



   
Copyright © 2005 Highbury Columbus Travel Publishing Ltd
Terms and conditions apply