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Visit West Iceland is responsible for marketing and promotion of West Iceland which is a friendly and tranquil area with a population of 17 thousand. Akranes is the largest town with a population of 7.500. The strenght of West Iceland lies in its natural wonders. The highlights include the Snaefellsjökull National Park, beautiful lava fields and caves, the most powerful hot spring in Europe, all kinds of waterfalls and mountains of all sizes and shapes. 

Visit West Iceland is responsible for marketing and promotion of West Iceland which is a friendly and tranquil area with a population of 17 thousand. Akranes is the largest town with a population of 7.500. The strenght of West Iceland lies in its natural wonders. The highlights include the Snaefellsjökull National Park, beautiful lava fields and caves, the most powerful hot spring in Europe, all kinds of waterfalls and mountains of all sizes and shapes. 

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