Svartá
Svartá is a stream in South Iceland, Iceland.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gullfoss.
Gullfoss
Waterfall
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík. Gullfoss is situated 3½ km north of Svartá.
Svartá
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Svarta”
- Category: body of water
- Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
64.29714° or 64° 17′ 50″ northLongitude
-20.11031° or 20° 6′ 37″ westElevation
213 metres (699 feet)Open location code
99PX7VWQ+VVGeoNames ID
3412819
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