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Eastern Region, Administrative region in eastern Iceland

The Eastern Region extends over 22,721 square kilometers of land, featuring deep fjords, mountains, and valleys along the eastern coast of Iceland.

Djúpivogur municipality received its trading license in 1589, marking the establishment of the first official settlement in the Eastern Region of Iceland.

The town of Seyðisfjörður maintains numerous original wooden buildings from early Icelandic settlements and presents regular art exhibitions in its cultural center.

Egilsstaðir Airport connects the region with Reykjavik, while a weekly ferry service from Seyðisfjörður links Iceland to continental Europe.

The Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant, located within the region, generates substantial renewable energy through the harnessing of glacial river systems.

Location: Iceland

Capital city: Egilsstaðir

Shares border with: Northeastern Region, Southern Region

Website: https://east.is

GPS coordinates: 65.28333,-14.38333

Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:16

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