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PRONUNCIATION OF VESTMANNAEYJAR

Vestmannaeyjar  [ˌvɛstmænˈeɪjɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VESTMANNAEYJAR

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Vestmannaeyjar is a noun.
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WHAT DOES VESTMANNAEYJAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a town and archipelago off the south coast of Iceland. The largest island, Heimaey, has a population of 4,135. The other islands are uninhabited, though six have single hunting cabins. Vestmannaeyjar came to international attention in 1973 with the eruption of Eldfell volcano, which destroyed many buildings, and forced a months-long evacuation of the entire population to mainland Iceland.

Definition of Vestmannaeyjar in the English dictionary

The definition of Vestmannaeyjar in the dictionary is a group of islands off the S coast of Iceland: they include the island of Surtsey and the volcano Helgafell. Pop: 4027 English names: Westmann Islands, Vestmann Islands.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VESTMANNAEYJAR


Ayodha
ɑːɪˈjəʊdjɑː
Ayodhya
ɑːɪˈjəʊdjɑː
boyar
ˈbəʊjɑː
chechia
ˈʃeɪʃjɑː
cholla
ˈtʃəʊljɑː
Ischia
ˈiːskjɑː
ja
jɑː
Konia
ˈkɔːnjɑː
Konya
ˈkɔːnjɑː
Magyar
ˈmæɡjɑː
Malatya
ˌmɑːlɑːˈtjɑː
Ningsia
ˈnɪŋˈʃjɑː
paillard
paɪˈjɑː
polynya
ˈpɒlənˌjɑː
pya
pjɑː
Ratushinskaya
ˌrætuːˈʃɪnskaɪjɑː
rufiyaa
ruːˈfiːjɑː
yah
jɑː
yar
jɑː
yarr
jɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VESTMANNAEYJAR

Vestmann Islands
vestment
vestmental
vestral
vestries
vestry
vestryman
vestrymen
vestural
vesture
vesturer
vesuvian
vesuvianite
Vesuvio
Vesuvius

WORDS THAT END LIKE VESTMANNAEYJAR

ajar
bell jar
Canopic jar
evejar
handjar
jam jar
jar
khanjar
Kilner jar
Leyden jar
mason jar
nightjar
on a jar
tobacco jar

Synonyms and antonyms of Vestmannaeyjar in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Vestmannaeyjar
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VESTMANNAEYJAR
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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ベストマナエヤル
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워터 포드
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Vestmannaeyjar
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वेस्टममण्न्जर
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VESTMANNAEYJAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Vestmannaeyjar

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VESTMANNAEYJAR»

Discover the use of Vestmannaeyjar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Vestmannaeyjar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Man Against Volcano: The Eruption on Heimaey, ...
Discusses the impact of the 1973 volcanic eruption of Eldfell on the fishing port of Vestmannaeyjar on the island of Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
Richard S. Williams, 2008
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Iceland
vestmannaeyjar.is/safnahus; May–Sep 11.00–17.00 daily; entrance 400ISK). e exhibit takes visitors through some of the island's history (whaling boats, shing implements, old paintings and photographs) and traditions (pun hunting, festival  ...
Andrew Evans, 2011
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Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up
Vestmannaeyjar's. Great. Puffin. Rescue. Ages. 6. &. up. •. Heimaey,. Vestmannaeyjar,. Iceland. In. the. Wild. 115. Fantastic Aquariums Public aquariums are a wonderful place for kids ...
Holly Hughes, 2009
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Iceland
Gistiheimilid Hvild, Hofdavegi 1 6, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, tel: 481 1230. Good value. Gistiheimilid Sunnuholl, Vestmannabraut 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, tel: 481 2900, fax: 481 1 696. Comfortable guesthouse near the harbour. Gistiheimilid ...
Rowland Mead, 2007
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The Rotarian
Grab your clubs. Golfers in Vestmannaeyjar shoot birdies and bogeys in the crater of a dormant volcano. ROTARY HAS MORE THAN 32,000 CLUBS HERE'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN ...
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Vestmannaeyjar
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Vestmannaeyjar (English: The Westman Islands) is a small archipelago off the south coast of Iceland. The largest island, Heimaey, has a population of 4,036.
Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken, 2010
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Volcano and Geothermal Tourism: Sustainable Geo-Resources ...
While there is no tourism on the island, visitors to Vestmannaeyjar often visit the area by taking flights over it or boat trips to view it from the sea. The volcanoes of Heimaey Heimaey is the only inhabited island in Vestmannaeyjar. The most ...
Malcolm Cooper, Patricia J. Erfurt-Cooper, 2010
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Let's Go 2009 Europe
The archipelago is made up of 15 islands and many isolated rock pillars breaking through the waves; Heimaey is the only inhabited island, hosting Vestmannaeyjar. I? H TRANSPORTATION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION. It's a good half- ...
Jason Meyer, 2008
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Lonely Planet Iceland
To the south of Rte 1, the small peak of Hjörleifshöfði (231m) rises above the sands and offers good views towards Vestmannaeyjar. On the other side of Rte 1, the green hill of Hafursey (582m) is an- other possible destination for walks from  ...
Lonely Planet, Fran Parnell, Brandon Presser, 2010
10
Volcanoes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of ...
Vestmannaeyjar's harbor was saved. Lava production began to decrease after the first week of February, and by summer the eruption had stopped altogether. Some volcanic activity may have continued along a submarine segment of the ...
Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VESTMANNAEYJAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Vestmannaeyjar is used in the context of the following news items.
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Redescoperă lumea: Arhipelagul Vestmannaeyjar
În largul coastei de sud a Islandei, la o distanță de 11 km de țărm, se întinde arhipelagul Vestmannaeyjar (Insulele Westman). Grupul de insule, formate în ... «Radio Romania Actualitati, Aug 15»
2
Sito Seoane ficha por el ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar de la Úrvalsdeild Karla …
El atacante gallego Sito Seoane (Miami, 1989) jugará la próxima temporada en el ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar de la Primera División de Islandia (la Úrvalsdeild Karla), ... «La Voz de Galicia, Jun 15»
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Twenty-six Thousand Visit Eldfell Eruption Museum
In the one year since its opening, the Eldheimar museum in Vestmannaeyjar, dedicated to the 1973 Eldfell volcanic eruption on Heimaey island, has welcomed ... «IcelandReview, May 15»
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Landsbanki Takes Over Vestmannaeyjar Savings Bank
Landsbanki bank has taken over all assets and liabilities of Sparisjóður Vestmannaeyja, the local savings bank in Vestmannaeyjar. The Icelandic Financial ... «IcelandReview, Mar 15»
5
Another Storm Raging, Disrupting Flights
The schedule of the Vestmannaeyjar ferry Herjólfur has also been affected by the storm, as well as the bus schedule by Strætó outside the capital region in West ... «IcelandReview, Mar 15»
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So What's This Lack Of Army I Keep Hearing About?
Andreas August von Kohl, a captain in the Copenhagen University students' militia, was appointed sheriff in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago in 1853. «Reykjavík Grapevine, Nov 14»
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Archaeological Remains Discovered in Vestmannaeyjar
Ancient remains of a house were discovered by ground penetrating radar (GPR) research in Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) off South Iceland this past ... «IcelandReview, Nov 14»
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A Volcano Bigger Than Timberlake
The ashes from the sudden 1973 eruption in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago destroyed 400 homes. One person was killed by the fumes. A volcano is not a ... «Reykjavík Grapevine, Sep 14»
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Iceland's Seabird Colonies Are Vanishing, With "Massive" Chick …
Photo of Atlantic puffins, Fratercula arctica, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. Iceland is home to the world's largest Atlantic puffin colony, but the birds' breeding has ... «National Geographic, Aug 14»
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Birth of a Volcano: 41 Years Later, This Icelandic Town Still Thrives
It is the largest and only populated island of the volcanic archipelago named Vestmannaeyjar, or “Westman Islands.” The newest island, Surtsey, is the product ... «Yahoo Travel, Aug 14»

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