Kópavogsbær, Administrative center in Greater Reykjavík, Iceland
Kópavogsbær is a municipality south of Reykjavík in Iceland that spreads across flat coastal areas and gentle hills. Residential neighborhoods alternate with business centers and public buildings throughout the town.
A meeting in 1662 led to the formal incorporation of Iceland into the Danish-Norwegian kingdom. Centuries later the area developed from a rural district into a densely settled suburb.
The name comes from the Icelandic word for seal pup bay and recalls the natural coastline environment. Today locals use the many swimming pools and hiking trails in the hills around town.
Bus lines connect the center with Reykjavík and neighboring areas along the main roads. Hiking trails begin at several points in town and lead into the surrounding hills.
The tallest building in Iceland stands in the Smáratorg district and rises above all other structures in the country. The tower provides orientation for visitors moving through the southern capital region.
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