Geography of Faroe Islands
Location
Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Iceland and Norway.
Geographic Coordinates
62 00 N, 7 00 W
Geographical Area
Land
1,399 Sq Km.
Water
Unknown
Land Boundary
Unknown
Border Countries
Length of Coastline
1,117 Km.
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%
Permanent Crops
0%
Other
98%
Irrigated Land
Unknown
Natural Hazards
Environmental Issues
