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The arms show a stylized gannet, as one of the largest colonies of gannets in the world can be found on the (uninhabited) Eldey island in front of the coast of the municipality. It also refers to Keflavik airport and fishing as the main economic activity. | The arms show a stylized gannet, as one of the largest colonies of gannets in the world can be found on the (uninhabited) Eldey island in front of the coast of the municipality. It also refers to Keflavik airport and fishing as the main economic activity. | ||
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REYKJANESBAER
Additions: 1994 Hafnir, Keflavík, Njarðvík
Official blazon
Hvít súla á bláum grunni
Origin/meaning
The arms show a stylized gannet, as one of the largest colonies of gannets in the world can be found on the (uninhabited) Eldey island in front of the coast of the municipality. It also refers to Keflavik airport and fishing as the main economic activity.
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