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would eventually declare a 200 nmi exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in 1975, using Kolbeinsey as the baseline point. Denmark (on behalf of Greenland) objected to the use of Kolbeinsey as a baseline point as doing so gave Iceland control over 9400 km2 of sea area that would otherwise belong to Greenland. A helipad was constructed in 1989 and further efforts to reinforce the island were discussed in the Icelandic parliament

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