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⭐ In the context of Reykjavík, the Government of Iceland is considered to have significantly evolved following what key event?

Prior to 1786, Iceland lacked a central urban area for administrative functions; the establishment of Reykjavík as a trading town provided the foundation for the development of Iceland’s governmental infrastructure and activity.

⭐ Core Definition: Government of Iceland

The politics of Iceland take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president is the head of state, while the prime minister of Iceland serves as the head of government in a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the parliament, the Althing. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

Iceland is arguably the world's oldest assembly democracy, and has been rated as a "full democracy" in 2021.

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👉 Government of Iceland in the context of Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.

According to Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in Reykjavík when Ingólfur Arnarson arrived from Norway in the year 874. For over 900 years following this, there was no urban development; the city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily as it transformed into its current state as the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity. It is popular with tourists and is consistently ranked as one of the cleanest, safest, and most environmentally friendly cities in the world.

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