Flag Description White with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the dannebrog (danish flag).Currency Danish krone. Astronomy Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Northern europe, island group between the norwegian sea and the north atlantic ocean, about one-half of the way from iceland to norway. Climate Mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy. Terrain Rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Slaettaratindur 882 m. |