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Faroe Islands — Country Facts & Profile

Færøerne

Northern Europe, Europe

DanishFaroese

The Danish krone (DKK) is the official currency of Faroe Islands, a territory of 54,885 people in Northern Europe. With 1,393 km² of territory and Tórshavn as its capital, it sits within the wider Europe region. The official languages are Danish and Faroese.

Country Profile

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Tórshavn
Capital
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54,885
Population
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1,393 km²
Area (km²)
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538 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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39 / km²
Population Density
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kr DKK, kr FOK
Currency
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+298
Dial Code
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.fo
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Wealth & Economy

Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of $74,120, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$74,120
GNI per Capita$73,070

Stadiums & Hospitals

Notable infrastructure highlights in Faroe Islands, including Djúpumýra Stadium with a capacity of 3,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDjúpumýra Stadium
3,000 seats
🏥 Notable HospitalLandssjúkrahúsið

Geographic Overview

Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 62.00°N, 7.00°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 1,393 km² (538 mi²). Population density: 39 people per km².

ContinentEurope
Coordinates62.00°N, 7.00°W
TimezonesUTC+00:00

Cost of Living & Climate

Key indicators for visiting or living in Faroe Islands. Average temperature in Tórshavn: 6.7°C (44°F).

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6.7°C
Avg Temp (Tórshavn)

Nature Reserves

Faroe Islands has 1 botanical garden.

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1
Botanical Garden

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Top Cities of Faroe Islands

Internal Divisions

Frequently Asked Questions about Faroe Islands

What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Tórshavn.
What is the population of Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has a population of approximately 54,885 people.
What continent is Faroe Islands in?
Faroe Islands is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
Where is Faroe Islands located?
Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 62.0°N, 7.0°W.
What currency does Faroe Islands use?
Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (kr DKK).
What is the capital and currency of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Tórshavn and the currency is the Danish krone (DKK).
What languages are spoken in Faroe Islands?
The official languages of Faroe Islands are Danish, Faroese.
What is the area of Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands covers a total area of 1,393 km² (538 square miles).
How large is Faroe Islands in square miles?
Faroe Islands has a total area of approximately 538 square miles (1,393 km²).
What is the population density of Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has a population density of approximately 39 people per km².
Is Faroe Islands an independent country?
Faroe Islands is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
Does Faroe Islands have any land borders?
No, Faroe Islands has no land borders.
What is the GDP per capita of Faroe Islands?
The GDP per capita of Faroe Islands is approximately $74,120.
What is the average temperature in Tórshavn?
The average annual temperature in Tórshavn, the capital of Faroe Islands, is approximately 6.7°C (44°F).
What is the country calling code for Faroe Islands?
The international calling code for Faroe Islands is +298. To call Faroe Islands from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +298 and the local number.
What time zone is Faroe Islands in?
Faroe Islands operates on the UTC+00:00 time zone.
What is the GNI per capita of Faroe Islands?
The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Faroe Islands is approximately $73,070 (World Bank data).

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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