Flatey, Skjálfandi
Flatey (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈflaːtˌeiː] ⓘ) is an island on Skjálfandi bay located about 8.7 kilometres (4+11⁄16 nautical miles) from Húsavík, in northern Iceland. Its name in Icelandic means "flat island"; its highest point is only about 22 metres (72 feet) above mean sea level, hence its name. It is 2.5 kilometres (1+1⁄2 miles) long and 1.7 kilometres (1+1⁄16 miles) wide. It is the fifth-largest island around Iceland. The Flateyjardalur coast and Flateyjardalsheiði valley are named after Flatey.
Flatey | |
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| Coordinates | 66°09′54″N 17°51′35″W |
| Constituency | Northeast |
| Region | Northeastern Region |
| Municipality | Þingeyjarsveit |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | Icelandic |
| Ethnic groups | Icelanders |
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