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Hsavk Hsavk is a small town in the north of Iceland at the shore of Skjlfandi bay. The income of the inhabitants comes from tourism and fishing as well as shops and small industry. Hsavk has become a center of whale watching in the north, because whales of different species are often entering the bay. The history of the town is interesting, too. The first viking staying for a longer time on the island passed the winter here. This was the Swedish viking Garar Svavarsson who gave the island the name Gararshlmi. A monument near the schoolhouse remembers him. The church of the town is also worth looking at. It dates from the 19th century. The region of Mvatn with its interesting geology and diverse animal life is nearby. Hsavk exports the silica that is extracted from the lake. See also External links
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