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Population

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands54,681

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Surface area

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands12,960 km²

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Population density

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands4.2 /km²

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Nominal GDP

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$4.05 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$74,120 · 2024

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Capital

Mariehamn

Torshavn

Population

—

54,681

Surface area

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12,960 km²

Population density

—

4.2 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$4.05 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

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$74,120 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Danish krone · DKK · Kr.

Nationality

Aland Island

Faroese

Phone code

+358

+298

Internet domain

.ax

.fo

ISO codes

AX / ALA

FO / FRO

Time zone

Europe/Mariehamn

Atlantic/Faroe

Native name

Åland

Føroyar

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About Aland Islands

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

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About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.

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Aland Islands & Faroe Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Aland Islands?

The capital of Aland Islands is Mariehamn.

What currency is used in Aland Islands?

Aland Islands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Aland Islands located?

Aland Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Aland Islands?

The native name of Aland Islands is Åland.

What are people from Aland Islands called?

People from Aland Islands are referred to as Aland Island.

What is the phone calling code for Aland Islands?

The international dialing code for Aland Islands is +358.

What is the internet domain for Aland Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aland Islands is .ax.

What time zone is Aland Islands in?

Aland Islands uses the Europe/Mariehamn time zone.

What is Aland Islands known for?

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

What is the capital of Faroe Islands?

The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.

What is the population of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.

How big is Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².

What is the population density of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.

What currency is used in Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..

Where is Faroe Islands located?

Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Faroe Islands?

The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.

What are people from Faroe Islands called?

People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.

What is the phone calling code for Faroe Islands?

The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.

What is the internet domain for Faroe Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.

What time zone is Faroe Islands in?

Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.

What is Faroe Islands known for?

The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.