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A Visit to Akureyri, Iceland

1/24/2012

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Akureyri [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] ( listen) is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Greater Reykjavík area) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur).


Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre, with a population of 17,754. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786.[3] The town was the site of Allied units during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.

The area has a relatively warm climate due to geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbor has played a significant role in its history.

I had a chance to visit Akureyri 2009. While I was there I prayer walked asking God to place a burden on the heart of a church for this city. Our prayer is that the gospel will abound to those who live here. Is it possible that God is calling you to come and join this work

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Veronika Kolomichuk
1/25/2012 03:53:25 am

I knew you prayer walked about the city Reykjavík, didn´t realize you did that also in Akureyri. I will be in the Westfjörds in August and will follow your example and prayer walk around Ísafjörður and Suðavík. My hearts desire is for Iceland to turn God.

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7/10/2012 07:09:03 pm

You are so blessed to have seen so many beautiful places. I have been so enthralled by Iceland, its simplicity and its utter beauty

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