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Faroe Islands Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Faroe Islands including Torshavn, the capital city of Faroe Islands |
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| Name of the country: | Faroe Islands | Capital city: | Torshavn |
| Geographical coordinates of Faroe Islands: | 62 00 N, 7 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Torshavn: | 62 00 N 6 46 W |
| Location of Faroe Islands: | Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Faroe Islands: | total: 1,393 sq km; land: 1,393 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Faroe Islands: | eight times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Faroe Islands: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Slaettaratindur 882 m | The climate of Faroe Islands: | mild winters, cool summers: usually overcast: foggy, windy |
| Land use of Faroe Islands: | agricultural land: 2.1%; arable land 2.1%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 0.1%; other: 97.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Faroe Islands: | archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islets; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands | The terrain of Faroe Islands: | rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast |
| Land boundaries of Faroe Islands: | 0 km | Borders countries of Faroe Islands: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Faroe Islands: | territorial sea: 3 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or agreed boundaries or median lineexclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles or agreed boundaries or median line | ||
Fast Facts about Faroe Islands
Are you traveling to Faroe Islands? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway.
Did you know that the legal system of Faroe Islands is the laws of Denmark, where applicable, apply?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Faroe Islands, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 960 km (2015)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: TORSHAVN (capital) 21,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 42% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Faroe Islands: 50,456 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.53% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Faroese 93.8% (derived from Old Norse), Danish 3.2%, other 3% (2011 estimate). These days, Faroe Islands has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Faroe Islands nowadays; Faroese 89.2% (Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon descent), Danish 7.1%, other 3.7% (including Icelander, Norwegian, Greenlander, Filipino, Thai, British). Note: data represent respondents by country of birth (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in Faroe Islands can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see Denmark.
In case if you plan to visit Faroe Islands for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Faroe Islands are: Olaifest (Olavsoka), 29 July.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Faroe Islands, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Torshavn and/or Faroe Islands?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Faroe Islands, the population has to face a death rate of 8.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Faroe Islands
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Faroe Islands. Here they are: Faroese 93.8% (derived from Old Norse), Danish 3.2%, other 3% (2011 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .fo
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; mild winters, cool summers: usually overcast: foggy, windy.
Its capital city is Torshavn, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Torshavn: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Faroe Islands; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Slaettaratindur 882 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,117 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Faroe Islands; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Faroe Islands all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 960 km (2015).
Background of Faroe Islands
Like every nation, Faroe Islands also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self-government was granted the Faroese in 1948, who have autonomy over most internal affairs while Denmark is responsible for justice, defense, and foreign affairs. The Faroe Islands are not part of the European Union. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
