Føroyar - Faroe Islands / Faroes

Capital: Tórshavn

Population: 54,149 (2023)

Islands: 18 (17 inhabited)

Land area: 1,399 sq km

Maritime area: 274,000 sq km

Contintental shelf area: 301,000 sq km

Highest peak: Slættaratindur 880 m

Demonym: Faroese / Faroe Islanders

Language: Faroese

National anthem: Tú alfagra land mítt (Thou, fairest land of mine)

Main industries: Fishing and aquaculture, shipping and maritime services and tourism

GDP per capita: DDK 431,000 / EUR 57775 (2021)

Currency: Danish crown / króna (DKK)

Calling code: 298

Internet TLD: .fo

Time zone: GMT

Summer (DST): GMT+01:00

Coordinates: 62˚00’N 06˚47W