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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The United Kingdom’s population is about 1,266× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 69,171,319.
The United Kingdom’s surface area is about 18.8× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 230,650 km².
The United Kingdom’s population density is about 67.4× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 280 /km².
The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is about 909× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $3.68 trillion.
The Faroe Islands’ GDP per capita is 39% higher than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of $20,873.
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Torshavn
London
54,681
69,226,000
12,960 km²
243,610 km²
4.2 /km²
284 /km²
$4.05 billion · 2024
$3.69 trillion · 2024
$74,120 · 2024
$53,246 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
British pound · GBP · £
Faroese
British, UK
+298
+44
.fo
.uk
FO / FRO
GB / GBR
Atlantic/Faroe
Europe/London
Føroyar
United Kingdom
| Measure | Faroe Islands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Torshavn | London |
| Population | 54,681 | 69,226,000 |
| Surface area | 12,960 km² | 243,610 km² |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | 284 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.05 billion · 2024 | $3.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $74,120 · 2024 | $53,246 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | Faroese | British, UK |
| Phone code | +298 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .fo | .uk |
| ISO codes | FO / FRO | GB / GBR |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Faroe | Europe/London |
| Native name | Føroyar | United Kingdom |
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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 →The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.
Full United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom is London.
United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.
United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).
United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.