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StykkishlmurThe fishing town of Stykkishlmur is situated in the western part of Iceland, to the north of the Snfellsnes peninsula. With its 1240 inhabitants, it is a center of services and commerce for the area. Most of the people make their living from fishing and tourism. A ferry goes over the Breiafjrur to the West Fjords (Vestfirir). The favourable position of the town was discovered rather early and in 1550 a trading post was founded at the site. Today, the most important employer of the town after the fishing industry is a convent of Catholic nuns. The town was named after a small island in front of the harbour with the name Stykki (meaning the piece in Icelandic). See also External links
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