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Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
 Located
adjacent to the capital city of Reykjavik in southern Iceland,
Reykjanesbaer is the host city of Iceland’s international airport.
Popular activities include sea-angling, whale spotting, with the
possibility of sighting minke and killer whales, and cruises to the island
of Eldey, home to the world's largest gannet colony.
Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon hot springs, Reykjanes lava fields
and the Leira golf course are only a short drive away.
Orlando became Sister Cities with Reykjanesbaer in
1991.
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Quick
Facts
Government
Type:
Constitutional Republic
Currency:
Icelandic krona (ISK)
Exports:
Fish and fish products 70%, aluminum, animal products, ferrosilicon,
diatomite
Imports:
Machinery and equipment, petroleum products, foodstuffs, textiles
Climate:
Temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters;
damp, cool summers
Languages:
Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German widely spoken
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