last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to the Faroe Islands
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Quick Overview
The Faroe Islands are a constituent country (with autonomous province status) of the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark and Greenland.
Key Facts
- Type of place: province.
- Latitude/longitude: 62°00' N, 6°47' W.
- Local time:
- Capital: Tórshavn.
- Nature of the state: constituent nation of Denmark.
- Official language: Faroese.
- Currency: Faroese króna (and Danish krone at parity).
- Population: 51,018 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 1,399 km².
- Density: 36.5 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Slaettaratindur (882 m) on Eysturoy Island.
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline: 1,117 km.
- Driving: on the right.
Tourism
Almost unknown to the public, this archipelago with its harsh climate between Scotland and Iceland will delight nature lovers with its cliffs plunging into the ocean, dormant volcanoes, and grassy valleys.
Travel Essentials
- Destination: for beginner travelers.
- By air: France-Tórshavn.
- Entry requirements: ID card or passport.
- Currency to bring: euros.
- Exchange rate:
- Daily "backpacker" budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Risks: none in terms of health and almost none in terms of security.
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays
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Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life":
- GDP per capita: $40,000 (2014)
- Average monthly income: ()
- Inflation: -0.3% (2016), i.e., deflation
- "Official" unemployment: 2.2% (2017)
- Population below the poverty line: 10% (2015)
- Life expectancy: 80.6 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 (2017)
- Population growth: +0.58% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 100% (2019)
- Urban population: 42.1% (2018)
- Press freedom: 9/180 (rank in 2018)
- Political regime: democracy (5/167 in 2018)
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook