Eastern Region (Iceland)

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Austurland
Austurfirðir
The Austurland area
Country Iceland
Seat Egilsstaðir
Area
  Total 22,721 km2 (8,773 sq mi)
Population (2007)
  Total 15,300
  Density 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi)

Eastern Region (Icelandic: Austurland, also known as Austfirðir: "Eastfjords") is a region in eastern Iceland. Its area is 22,721 km² and its population (2007) is 15,300. The biggest town in the region is Egilsstaðir, with a population of 2,300. The oldest municipality is Seyðisfjörður, established in 1895, with a population of 706 in 2009. The only car- and passenger ferry that sails between Iceland and the European continent calls at Seydisfjörður once a week year round.

Coordinates: 65°17′N 14°23′W / 65.283°N 14.383°W / 65.283; -14.383

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