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Faxaflói

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Faxaflói or Faxa Bay, inlet, c.40 mi (60 km) long and c.55 mi (90 km) wide, W Iceland, between the Snaefellsnes and Reykjanes peninsulas. Most of Iceland's population live around the bay; Reykjavík is on the southeast shore. Two narrow arms, Hvalfjörður and Borgarfjörður, extend inland. The inlet is rich in fish. Author not available, FAXAFLÓI. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Reykjavík
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition , city (1993 pop. 101,824), capital of Iceland, SW Iceland, on the Faxaflói. It is the center of the cod-fishing industry and the chief commercial and industrial hub of Iceland. Publishing, food processing ... Read more
Keflavík
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition , town (1993 pop. 7,584), SW Iceland, on the Faxaflói, W of Reykjavík. It is a major fishing port, best known for its large international airport, which was built by the United States ... Read more

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