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Northwestern Region (Iceland)

Coordinates: 65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W / 65.74611; -19.63944
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Norðurland vestra
Location of Norðurland vestra
CountryIceland
SeatSauðárkrókur
Area
 • Total12,737 km2 (4,918 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,322
 • Density0.6/km2 (2/sq mi)

Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈvɛstra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The largest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 2,614 in 2019.

One of the primary attractions of the area is the basalt rock Hvítserkur, 15 meters high and resembles a dragon that throws its head to take a sip of water.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "8 reasons to explore Northwest Iceland". Icelandmag. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
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65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W / 65.74611; -19.63944