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Chapter 1
Bookstores
We visit the main bookstores of Reykjavik and explore their legacy in the city.
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Chapter 2
What's in a name?
One of the most particular things about Icelandic culture is its naming system. Thordur Júlíusson, editor in chief of 'Kjarkinn', explains how it works.
4 minutes
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Chapter 3
Mayor of Reykjavik, Dagur Eggertsson:
We sit down with the mayor of Reykjavik, Dagur Eggertsson, to talk about the advantages and difficulties of managing a remote city.
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Chapter 4
Heating up the city with geothermal power
The director of Iceland’s School of Energy explains how geothermal power impacts the day-to-day life in the city.
5 minutes
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