Fljótsdalshérað

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Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland
Location of Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland (left/center)
Location of Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland (left/center)
Constituency Northeast
Area
 - Total 8,884 km² (3,430.1 sq mi)
Population (2008)
 - Total 4,033
 - Density 0.4/km² (1/sq mi)
Postal Codes: 700-701
Website: http://www.fljotsdalsherad.is/

Fljótsdalshérað is a municipality located in eastern Iceland. As of April 1, 2008, it had a total population of 4033. At 8884 km², it is the largest municipality in the country in area. The biggest town in the municipality is Egilsstaðir, with a population of 2300.

The wild reindeers of Iceland are situated in Fljótsdalshérað, they have a number of 5000 - 10,000. The biggest forest in Iceland, Hallormstaðarskógur is also located in Fljótsdalshérað.

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