Tjörnin
Lake in Reykjavík, Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the island in Sweden, see Tjörn.
Tjörnin (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtʰjœ(r)tnɪn] ⓘ) is a small, prominent lake in central Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several museums. Tjörnin means "the pond".[1]
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Tjörnin | |
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Location | Reykjavík |
Coordinates | 64°08′40″N 21°56′33″W |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Average depth | 0.57 m (1 ft 10 in) |
Max. depth | 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) |
Surface elevation | about 16 m (52 ft) |
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Feeding the birds on the lake shores is a popular pastime, so much that it has been referred to as "the biggest bread soup in the world".[2]