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Iceland is divided into 23 (historical) counties, which are further divided into municipalities. The number of municipalities peaked in the mid-20th century. There were 229 of them in 1950. In 1995 their number had reduced to 170. In the year 2000 the number of municipalities in Iceland was 124 and in 2010 the number was down to 76. | Iceland is divided into 23 (historical) counties, which are further divided into municipalities. The number of municipalities peaked in the mid-20th century. There were 229 of them in 1950. In 1995 their number had reduced to 170. In the year 2000 the number of municipalities in Iceland was 124 and in 2010 the number was down to 76. | ||
==[[:Category:Icelandic counties|Coats of arms of counties]]== | ==[[:Category:Icelandic counties|Coats of arms of counties]]== | ||
The counties have only historical significance and have no administrative functions anymore. | |||
==[[:Category:Icelandic municipalities|Coats of arms of municipalities]]== | ==[[:Category:Icelandic municipalities|Coats of arms of municipalities]]== | ||