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1963
A great volcanic eruption below sea level, close to the Westman Islands, forms a new island named Surtsey.

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Time in Iceland: 8:56
Weather in Iceland: 4

Reykjavík
Temperature: 12.4 C°
Wind: 6 m/s.

Akureyri
Temperature: 11.7 C°
Wind: 3 m/s.

Egilsstaðir
Temperature: 11.7 C°
Wind: 3 m/s.

Practical Information - Population in Iceland

Population

Population in Iceland	300.000
Reykjavik Only	115.000
Greater Reykjavik Area	187.100
Akureyri (Capital of the North)	16.800
Isafjordur (in the Westfjords)	4.100
Egilsstadir (In the East)	1.900

Source: Statistics Iceland 2006

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