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How Big Is Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands, located in Europe, is the 180th largest country in the world, covering approximately 1,393 square kilometers (538 square miles). That's about 8 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 52,269 people.

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1,393 km²
538 sq mi
#180 of 236 countries
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Faroe Islands's Geography

Faroe Islands has approximately 1,117 km of coastline. Within Europe, Faroe Islands is the 40th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Luxembourg and Isle of Man. With 38 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands stretches approximately 111 km (69 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 54 km (34 mi) from east to west — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.

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Faroe Islands at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 1,393 km² (538 sq mi)
World Size Rank #180 of 236
Population Density 38 per km²
Population 52,269 people
Coastline 1,117 km
Life Expectancy 81.3 years
GDP per Capita $71,500 USD