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Akurey () is a small island near the coast of
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 pop ...
. The earliest sources on the island are from 1379 when it belonged to the Víkurkirkja. The city of
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 pop ...
bought the island in 1969 and has leased it out. In 1978 it was incorporated into the municipality of Reykjavík.


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Geography of Reykjavík Islands of Iceland {{Iceland-geo-stub