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Reykjavík City Trivia

Guess these facts about the city of Reykjavík.
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Partially inspired by this quiz by MyMindWentBlank
Quiz by Pullasorsa
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Last updated: December 11, 2023
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First submittedDecember 11, 2023
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Ocean that borders the city
North Atlantic Ocean
Reykjavík is the northernmost national capital in the world. Which is the second?
Helsinki
Common English translation of the city's name
Bay of Smoke
Closest "country" to Reykjavík, actually an autonomous territory
Greenland
The Alþingi, first held near the city in 930, is said to be the world's oldest _________
Parliament
Reykjavík was officially founded in 1786, under the rule of this country
Denmark
Animal that played a major role in the city's initial economy (hint: shearing)
Sheep
Iceland was occupied during this war, with British and American troops establishing bases in the city
World War II
Reykjavík hosted the famous 1972 World Championship of this game
Chess
American who defeated Boris Spassky in the championship above
Bobby Fischer
The Reykjavík Summit was held in 1986, one of many of its kind during this "war"
Cold War
Singer born in Reykjavík who famously wore a swan dress
Björk
Volcano that erupted in 2010, grounding flights in Reykjavík and the rest of Europe
Eyjafjallajökull
Citizens from this country make up the biggest immigrant group in the city
Poland
2016 Matt Damon action film partially set in Reykjavík
Jason Bourne
Norse explorer and the first European to reach America who has a statue in the city
Leif Erikson
Region Reykjavík is part of
Capital Region
Second-biggest city in Iceland, located right next to Reykjavík
Kópavogur
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