Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands or simply Faroes (Faroese: Føroyar, meaning "Sheep Islands", Danish: Færøerne) are a group of islands in the north Atlantic Ocean between Scotland, Norway and Iceland. They have been an autonomous region of the kingdom of Denmark since 1948 and have, over the years, taken control of most matters, except defense and foreign affairs.

Geography

Main article: Geography of the Faroe Islands

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The Faroe Islands are an island group consisting of 18 islands, off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway. Its coordinates are {{coor dm|62|00|N|06|47|W|}}, and has 1,399 km² in area, and includes no major lakes or rivers. There are 1,117 km of coastline, and no land boundaries with any other country. The only island that is uninhabited is Lítla Dímun.

Related Topics:
Island - Europe - Norwegian Sea - Atlantic Ocean - Iceland - Norway - Lítla Dímun

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The Faroe Islands generally have cool summers and mild winters, with a usually overcast sky and frequent fog and heavy winds. The fog often causes delays of airplanes. The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres above sea level.

Related Topics:
Fog - Wind - Slættaratindur

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See also:

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• List of islands of the Faroe Islands
• List of towns in the Faroe Islands
• List of regions in the Faroe Islands