Eyjaskeggjaheim (ˈeiːjaˈʃɛt͡ʃːaːheiːm)
The Eyjaskeggjaheim is the northernmost group of islands in the Norður Islands, and is the home of the Eyjamaður. The primary island is Eyju, which is the largest island in the Norður Islands. There are several smaller islands in the group, including Eysýsla and the Vestaeyjar islands.
The largest settlements in this group are the major towns on the island of Eyju, including the major port of Höfnvík. Most of the other islands are small and lightly populated, and more of the Eyjamaður live in the Ynys Archipelago than in the smaller islands of Eyjaskeggjaheim.
Geography
The islands of the Eyjaskeggjaheim are best known for their fjords and harsh climate. The region is well known for volcanic activity, and some of the islands have been known to vary dramatically in size based on tidal and volcanic activity. There are several hundred islands and islets present in this area, but many are tiny and transitory. Coordinates for each of the linked islands can be found on their pages, or in the Coordinates Index.
The Inhabited Islands of Eyjaskeggjaheim (sorted by size)
| Name | Area (Sq Mi) |
|---|---|
| Eyju | 39,682 |
| Eysýsla | 1,032 |
| Borgaholmr | 227.17 |
| Kuu | 76 |
| Hrafnsøy | 5.2 |
| Skjaldarholmr | 2.96 |
| Ægirsund | 2 |
| Fjallsker | 0.68 |
| Hrafnvíti | 0.23 |
| Bjornøy | 0.19 |
Maps
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