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Neighboring Countries of Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Faroe Islands
Location
Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway
Area
1,393 km² — eight times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast
Climate
Mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Slaettaratindur 882 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas
Natural hazards
Strong winds and heavy rains can occur throughout the year
Good to know
Archipelago of 17 inhabited islands, 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
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Faroe Islands
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).