🇫🇴 Faroe Islands

About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi). The official language is Faroese, which is partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic. The terrain is rugged, dominated by fjords and cliffs with sparse vegetation and few trees. As a result of their proximity to the Arctic Circle, the islands experience perpetual civil twilight during summer nights and very short winter days; nevertheless, they experience a subpolar oceanic climate and mild temperatures year-round due to the Gulf Stream. The capital, Tórshavn, receives the fewest recorded hours of sunshine of any city in the world at only 840 per year.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

Danish krone (DKK)

GDP

$4.1B

GDP per Capita

$74,120

Development

Life Expectancy

83.1 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Europe

Capital

Tórshavn

Area

1,393 km²

Population

54,885

Timezone

UTC+00:00

Languages

Danish, Faroese

Calling Code

+298

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

FO