It is the most northern part of the Capital Region and is adjacent to Reykjavík, Bláskógabyggð, and Hvalfjarðarsveit.

Kjós is sometimes referred to as "a countryside in a city" (sveit í borg) due to its proximity to Reykjavík.

The primary industry in Kjós is agriculture.

[1] It is home to a number of lakes and rivers, including the Laxá í Kjós, one of the most popular sites for salmon fishing in the country.

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