Faroe Islands
Flag of Faroe Islands


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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.

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Faroe Islands

This is a map of Faroe Islands. The map illustrates the location of Torshavn and its proximity to Vestmanna, Eysturoy, Bordoy, and the Norwegian Sea.

Faroe Islands News:
Successful adventure for kayakers
Two kayakers complete their epic 225 mile voyage from the north of Lewis to the Faroe Islands in aid of the RNLI.
Tax exchange agreement is signed
Jersey and the Faroe Islands sign an agreement to share tax information with each other

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