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The arms show the mighty volcano Snæfellsjökull over a ship, shaped like a fish. The towns lie at the foot of the volcano and fisheries is the main source of income. The Arctic Tern is a typical bird breeding in large numbers in the area. | The arms show the mighty volcano Snæfellsjökull over a ship, shaped like a fish. The towns lie at the foot of the volcano and fisheries is the main source of income. The Arctic Tern is a typical bird breeding in large numbers in the area. | ||
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NESHREPPUR UTAN ENNIS (HELLISANDUR)
Incorporated into: 1994 Snæfellsbær
Origin/meaning
The arms show the mighty volcano Snæfellsjökull over a ship, shaped like a fish. The towns lie at the foot of the volcano and fisheries is the main source of income. The Arctic Tern is a typical bird breeding in large numbers in the area.
Literature : Image obtained from the Icelandic Association of Municipalities (Samband Íslenzkra Svetarfélaga)