Rifstangi

Coordinates: 66°32′11″N 16°11′41″W / 66.53649°N 16.1948°W / 66.53649; -16.1948
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The Rifstangi ([ˈrɪfsˌtʰauɲcɪ]) is a small peninsula in northeast Iceland, located on the larger Melrakkaslétta [ˈmɛlˌrahkaˌstljɛhta] peninsula. It is the northernmost tip of mainland Iceland.[1]

In 2015, it recorded the shortest day in Iceland at 2 hours 14 minutes.[2]

Pictures

  • The lake Kottjarnir on Rifstangi
    The lake Kottjarnir on Rifstangi
  • An abandoned house on Rifstangi
    An abandoned house on Rifstangi

References

  1. ^ "Rifstangi · 671, Iceland". Rifstangi · 671, Iceland. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  2. ^ "Sólargangur". brunnur.vedur.is. Retrieved 2023-07-14.

66°32′11″N 16°11′41″W / 66.53649°N 16.1948°W / 66.53649; -16.1948

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