Atlantica - 01.09.2007, Page 58

56 a t l a n t i c a
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by Sveinn H. GudmarSSon
photos by páll StefánSSon
in times of rapidly diminishing fish stocks and economic decline the
resilient inhabitants of the West Fjords have formed an ingenious
solution for income and hope: quirky museums. Within an area
of 8,700 square kilometers (3,200 square miles), with a
population of just over 7,400 people, there are almost
two dozen. Fear not, we’ve done the homework
for you: here are our top picks.
3,200 Square Miles
of Museums