Akranes is a town of about 5200 people near Reykjavik on the west coast of Iceland. There is a lot of historic architecture in Akranes.

The most popular sport in Akranes is football (soccer). The football team there is named ÍA.

There is a 50 km long tunnel connecting Reyjkavik and Akranes called the Hvalfjördur.

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