Fljótsdalshérað
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| Fljótsdalshérað | |
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| Municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 65°16′N 14°24′W / 65.267°N 14.400°W | |
| Country |
 Iceland |
| Constituency | Northeast |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,430 sq mi (8,884 km2) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 4,033 |
| • Density | 1/sq mi (0.4/km2) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
| Post Code | 700-701 |
| Website | www.fljotsdalsherad.is |
Fljótsdalshérað is a municipality located in eastern Iceland.
Population and area
As of April 1, 2008, it had a total population of 4,033. At 8884 km², it is the largest municipality in the country by area. The biggest town in the municipality is Egilsstaðir, with a population of 2,300.
The wild reindeer of Iceland are most situated in Fljótsdalshérað, where they have a number of 5,000 - 10,000. The largest forest in Iceland, Hallormstaðaskógur is also located in Fljótsdalshérað.
Coordinates: 65°15′50″N 14°23′42″W / 65.264°N 14.395°W
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