Since the financial meltdown of 2008 which saw the Icelandic economy come close to collapse, the island has been slowly recovering and unemployment levels are beginning to return to normal.
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The sun sets behind vessels and cranes in the harbour in Reykjavik, Iceland. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
New buildings are constructed besides a traditional house in Reykjavik, Iceland. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
A view of Reykjavik from the top of the Hallgrimskirkja tower. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Buildings surround the Hallgrimskirkja tower in the Icelandic capital. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Snow-capped mountains border Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Container crates are stored at the port in Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
The geothermal of the Blue Lagoon close to Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Construction workers drill near geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Visitors enjoy the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
A factory close to geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik. Matt Cardy / Getty Images -
Construction activity in Reykjavik show Iceland is slowly getting back to normal. Matt Cardy / Getty Images
In pictures: Iceland’s economy warms up
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