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Tækniskólinn
Tækniskólinn ( Technical College) is an upper secondary school in Reykjavík, Iceland, providing both Vocational education, vocational and Education in Iceland#Upper secondary, specialized programmes. It was formed in 2008 through the merger of its two predecessors: ''Iðnskólinn í Reykjavík'' and ''Fjöltækniskólinn''. It is subdivided into 13 trade-specific schools, which collectively make up one of the largest schools in the country. These schools are located at Skólavörðuholt, 101 Reykjavík: School of Building and Construction Trades School of Design and Handicraft School of Electrical Technology School of General Academic Studies and Design School of Handicraft - Hair, Gold and Clothes School of Continuing Education Located at Háteigsvegur, 105 Reykjavík: School of Information Technology School of Engine Technology School of Navigation Reykjavik Academy of Technology The school is owned by the following Icelandic business organizations: The Federation of Iceland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 (and 233,034 in the Capital Region), it is the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in 874 CE. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. History According to lege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
