Fun fact 5 about Faroe Islands
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The islands are not part of the European Union, but Faroese citizens are still considered EU citizens due to their status as Danish citizens.
Faroe Islands
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Faroe Islands
Denmark
Area
1,399 km²
Location
Denmark
The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi).
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