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Geography and Environment of Faroe Islands
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Faroe Islands.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast
- Climate
- mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy
- Highest Point
- 882 — Slaettaratindur 882 m
- Lowest Point
- Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- eight times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- Fish, whales, hydropower, and potential offshore oil and gas deposits. The Faroe Islands' waters are among the most productive fishing grounds in the North Atlantic, with fish and marine products forming the backbone of the national economy. Hydropower provides a significant share of domestic electricity generation, with the islands actively expanding renewable energy capacity through wind power as well. Offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Faroese waters has identified promising geological structures, though commercial extraction remains under development.
- Natural Hazards
- NA
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- NA
- International Agreements
- party to: Marine Dumping - associate member to the London Convention and Ship Pollution