Faroe Islands — Country Facts & Profile
Færøerne
Northern Europe, Europe
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
Wealth & Economy
Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of $74,120, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Stadiums & Hospitals
Notable infrastructure highlights in Faroe Islands, including Djúpumýra Stadium with a capacity of 3,000 seats.
3,000 seats
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.
Cost of Living & Climate
Key indicators for visiting or living in Faroe Islands. Average temperature in Tórshavn: 6.7°C (44°F).
Nature Reserves
Faroe Islands has 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).