Vesturland
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Vesturland — Carte
Climat et quand partir
Informations pratiques
- Devise
- couronne islandaise ISK kr · Paiements par carte · Largement acceptées
- Numéros d'urgence
- 112 Police · Ambulance · Pompiers
- Électricité
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Langues
- islandais
- Eau du robinet
- Potable
- Sens de conduite
- À droite
- Indicatif téléphonique
- +354
Visites et activités
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