Hvalbakur
Hvalbakur is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Iceland and is the country's easternmost point. It is located in the Austurland region, 35 kilometres from the mainland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Description: island
- Also known as: “Hvalbokur” and “Hvalsbakur”
Hvalbakur
- Category: landform
- Location: East Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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