General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 62.4007, S: 61.3949, W: -7.458, E: -6.39958 Coordinates of Capital Tórshavn (62.00981, -6.77135) Terrain rugged, rocky, some low peakscliffs along most of coast Climate mild winters, cool summersusually overcastfoggy, windy |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Government Type Part of Denmark Time zone UTC +0 hours (During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to UTC +1 hour) |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Urban Areas ArgirGlyvrarHvalbaInnan GlyvurLeirvikSaltangaraSignabourStrendur Nationality Noun: Faroese (singular and plural) Adjective: Faroese Distribution the island of Streymoy is by far the most populous with over 40% of the population; it has approximately twice as many inhabitants as Eysturoy, the second most populous island; seven of the inhabited islands have fewer than 100 people |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Mitt alfagra land" (My Fairest Land) National Holiday Olaifest (Olavsoka) (commemorates the death in battle of King OLAF II of Norway, later St. OLAF), 29 July (1030) |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | GDP $3.834 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |