Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands is a country in Europe. Its capital is Tórshavn, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Region
- Europe
- Status
- Self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark
- Area
- 1,393 km² Number 182 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Tórshavn.
Which countries border Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Iceland, Norway, Isle of Man, Ireland and United Kingdom.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Tórshavn |
|---|---|---|
 Iceland | Reykjavík | 798 km (496 mi) |
 Isle of Man | Douglas | 884 km (549 mi) |
 Ireland | Dublin | 963 km (599 mi) |
 Norway | Oslo | 971 km (603 mi) |
 United Kingdom | London | 1,234 km (767 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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