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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
|name = Bird Islands | |name = Bird Islands | ||
| − | |native_name = Fuglaeyjar | + | |native_name = Fuglaeyjar<br /> |
| + | Isole di uccello | ||
|native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-1 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} instead --> | |native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-1 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} instead --> | ||
|settlement_type = [[Reykani Overseas Territories|Reykani Overseas Territory]] | |settlement_type = [[Reykani Overseas Territories|Reykani Overseas Territory]] | ||
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|area_total_km2 = 55.87 | |area_total_km2 = 55.87 | ||
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|population_demonym = Bird Islandian | |population_demonym = Bird Islandian | ||
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| − | '''Bird Islands'''([[Reykani]]:Fuglaeyjar) is a [[Reykani Overseas Territories|Overseas Territory]] of Reykanes. Officially known as the Municipality of Bird Islands. It is located in the Northern parts of Alathlasiu Ocean. It consists of one Main island and two uninhabited islands. Only the Biggest island has a number of people present on it. Reykani is the official language and the [[ | + | '''Bird Islands''' ([[Reykani]]:Fuglaeyjar),([[Salisfordian]]:Isole di uccello) is a [[Reykani Overseas Territories|Overseas Territory]] of Reykanes. Officially known as the Municipality of Bird Islands. It is located in the Northern parts of the Alathlasiu Ocean. It consists of one Main island and two uninhabited islands. Only the Biggest island has a number of people present on it. Reykani is the official language and the [[Reykani Krabbi]] is the main currency used here. Most Services aren't available other than a small fire department and a small clinic. There is a radar and weather station on the middle of the main island. The islands have no native animal population other than the notable population of birds. |
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
| − | The term "Bird Islands" was given by the explorer Eggert Ólafsson after the massive amounts of Birds that migrate through and nest on the islands. Some rare bird species can be found here as well which some of them are native to the islands. | + | The term "Bird Islands" was given by the explorer Eggert Ólafsson after the massive amounts of Birds that migrate through and nest on the islands. Some rare bird species can be found here as well which some of them are native to the islands. It is used as a halfway point to Tierrasur. |
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Formation of the islands === | === Formation of the islands === | ||
| + | The islands were formed abour 2.3 million years ago, formed by volcanic activity. | ||
| + | |||
=== First human settlement === | === First human settlement === | ||
| − | Before the early 1200s there was no human presence on the islands till | + | Before the early 1200s there was no human presence on the islands till Reykani explorer Eggert Ólafsson discovered these islands on accident in 1201 meanwhile looking for new fishing areas. He arrived on the Northern tip of the main island. A year later the first colonists arrived after being attracted by the new fishing areas and slowly growing from a small community to a small village. Landeyjar is the regional capital with the only port and it is the only settlement on the islands. |
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
=== Topography === | === Topography === | ||
| + | The islands are relatively flat with the highest points are about 67 meters high where the dead volcanos lay. Due to its location theres several forests on the main islands however all three islands are very rocky with cliffs on the coast. | ||
| + | |||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
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|source 1 = Trust me bro | |source 1 = Trust me bro | ||
|source 2 = | |source 2 = | ||
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|url = | |url = | ||
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|title = Climate & Weather, Bird Islands | |title = Climate & Weather, Bird Islands | ||
|publisher = Time and Date | |publisher = Time and Date | ||
|access-date = 16 January 2022 | |access-date = 16 January 2022 | ||
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|date=December 2021 | |date=December 2021 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ||
[[Category:Reykanes]] | [[Category:Reykanes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:05, 28 November 2022
Bird Islands Fuglaeyjar Isole di uccello | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of the islands | |
| Country |  Reykanes |
| Capital | Landeyjar |
| Area | |
| • Reykani Overseas Territory | 55.87 km2 (21.57 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Reykani Overseas Territory | 342 |
| • Density | 6.1/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bird Islandian |
| Time zone | Eastern and Bird islands Standard Time (EBIST; AMT+06:00) |
Bird Islands (Reykani:Fuglaeyjar),(Salisfordian:Isole di uccello) is a Overseas Territory of Reykanes. Officially known as the Municipality of Bird Islands. It is located in the Northern parts of the Alathlasiu Ocean. It consists of one Main island and two uninhabited islands. Only the Biggest island has a number of people present on it. Reykani is the official language and the Reykani Krabbi is the main currency used here. Most Services aren't available other than a small fire department and a small clinic. There is a radar and weather station on the middle of the main island. The islands have no native animal population other than the notable population of birds.
Contents
Etymology
The term "Bird Islands" was given by the explorer Eggert Ólafsson after the massive amounts of Birds that migrate through and nest on the islands. Some rare bird species can be found here as well which some of them are native to the islands. It is used as a halfway point to Tierrasur.
History
Formation of the islands
The islands were formed abour 2.3 million years ago, formed by volcanic activity.
First human settlement
Before the early 1200s there was no human presence on the islands till Reykani explorer Eggert Ólafsson discovered these islands on accident in 1201 meanwhile looking for new fishing areas. He arrived on the Northern tip of the main island. A year later the first colonists arrived after being attracted by the new fishing areas and slowly growing from a small community to a small village. Landeyjar is the regional capital with the only port and it is the only settlement on the islands.
Geography
Topography
The islands are relatively flat with the highest points are about 67 meters high where the dead volcanos lay. Due to its location theres several forests on the main islands however all three islands are very rocky with cliffs on the coast.
Climate
| Climate data for Landeyjar, 1925–2005 averages | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.1 (59.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
26.1 (79.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.3 (79.3) |
24.0 (75.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
15.3 (59.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.9 (51.6) |
12.6 (54.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.0 (59.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
10.6 (51.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.2 (46.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.1 (53.8) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
15.7 (60.3) |
12.9 (55.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
8.9 (48.0) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 6.4 (43.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
6.7 (44.1) |
7.5 (45.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
13.8 (56.8) |
14.3 (57.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
10.8 (51.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.7 (49.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −7.2 (19.0) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
3.5 (38.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
9.7 (49.5) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.4 (47.1) |
5.5 (41.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−7.2 (19.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 93.2 (3.67) |
75.6 (2.98) |
57.4 (2.26) |
49.6 (1.95) |
47.6 (1.87) |
50.4 (1.98) |
68.5 (2.70) |
76.8 (3.02) |
71.1 (2.80) |
89.0 (3.50) |
100.0 (3.94) |
100.1 (3.94) |
879.3 (34.61) |
| Average precipitation days | 15.1 | 13.3 | 11.7 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 13.8 | 15.6 | 15.9 | 141.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (daily average) | 82 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 81 | 84 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | 6 (43) |
5 (41) |
6 (43) |
7 (45) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
14 (57) |
14 (57) |
13 (55) |
11 (52) |
8 (46) |
6 (43) |
9 (49) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 58.3 | 83.4 | 131.6 | 195.2 | 220.6 | 211.0 | 205.0 | 196.6 | 165.1 | 116.9 | 72.1 | 52.1 | 1,707.9 |
| Source: Trust me bro | |||||||||||||
