Population
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Torshavn
St Peter Port
54,681
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12,960 km²
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4.2 /km²
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$4.05 billion · 2024
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$74,120 · 2024
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Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
British pound · GBP · £
Faroese
Channel Island
+298
+44
.fo
.gg
FO / FRO
GG / GGY
Atlantic/Faroe
Europe/Guernsey
Føroyar
Guernsey
| Measure | Faroe Islands | Guernsey |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Torshavn | St Peter Port |
| Population | 54,681 | — |
| Surface area | 12,960 km² | — |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | — |
| Nominal GDP | $4.05 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $74,120 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | Faroese | Channel Island |
| Phone code | +298 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .fo | .gg |
| ISO codes | FO / FRO | GG / GGY |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Faroe | Europe/Guernsey |
| Native name | Føroyar | Guernsey |
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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.
Full Faroe Islands profile →Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.
Full Guernsey profile →The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.
Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.
Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².
Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.
Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.
Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..
Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.
People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.
The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.
Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.
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.
The capital of Guernsey is St Peter Port.
Guernsey uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
Guernsey is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from Guernsey are referred to as Channel Island.
The international dialing code for Guernsey is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guernsey is .gg.
Guernsey uses the Europe/Guernsey time zone.
Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.