Northwestern Region (Iceland)
Norðurland vestra | |
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Country | Iceland |
Seat | Sauðárkrókur |
Area | |
• Total | 12,737 km2 (4,918 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,322 |
• Density | 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi) |
Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈvɛstra]) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 3000.
The attraction of this area is certainly the basalt rock Hvítserkur, 15 meters high and resembles a dragon that throws its head to take a sip of water.[1]
References[]
- ^ "8 reasons to explore Northwest Iceland". Icelandmag. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
External links[]
North Iceland travel guide from Wikivoyage
Coordinates: 65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W
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- Northwestern Region (Iceland)
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