Faroese Geography, Faroe Islands Geography
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Location: Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway
Geographic coordinates: 62 00 N, 7 00 W
Map references: Europe
Area: Total: 1,399 sq km land: 1,399 sq km water: 0 sq km (some lakes and streams)
Area - comparative: Eight times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 1,117 km
Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 3 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or agreed boundaries or median line exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm or agreed boundaries or median line
Climate: Mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy
Terrain: Rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast
Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Slaettaratindur 882 m
Natural resources: Fish, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas
Land use: Arable land: 2.14% permanent crops: 0% other: 97.86% (2001)
Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: NA
Environment - current issues: NA
Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note: 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
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The information here has been derived from Public Domain Sources such as the CIA World Factbook. No liability can be taken for any inaccuracies.
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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 attained in 1948....