Faroe Islands Travel Guide
Danish dependent territory
Did you know?
The surface area of Faroe Islands is ~540 mi², which puts the islands in position number 181 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Tórshavn (FO) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3270 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Faroe Islands
| Miles | Tórshavn | Eysturoy | Suðuroy | Vágar | Streymoy | Kirkjubøur | Klaksvík | Sandavágur |
| Tórshavn | - | 15 | 33 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 13 |
| Eysturoy | 15 | - | 47 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 14 |
| Suðuroy | 33 | 47 | - | 41 | 42 | 30 | 49 | 38 |
| Vágar | 17 | 15 | 41 | - | 9 | 18 | 24 | 4 |
| Streymoy | 12 | 7 | 42 | 9 | - | 14 | 15 | 7 |
| Kirkjubøur | 4 | 18 | 30 | 18 | 14 | - | 20 | 14 |
| Klaksvík | 16 | 9 | 49 | 24 | 15 | 20 | - | 22 |
| Sandavágur | 13 | 14 | 38 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | - |
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Faroe Islands.
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Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Eat and drink safely
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Faroe Islands the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E, F, K sockets are used.
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Type C
Type E
Type F
Type KFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 205 / 231 Ranking | 48 863 |
Area | 181 / 230 Ranking | ~540 mi² |
Life expectancy | 32 / 196 Ranking | 81 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 78.5women 83.8 |
Median age | 110 / 157 Ranking | 37.2 Average age of population expressed in years.men 36.9women 37.7 |
Population growth | 113 / 172 Ranking | 0.62% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |