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Location Overview

Situated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic, the Faroe Islands lie northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The archipelago is composed of 18 islands covering 545 square miles, and there are 687 miles of coastline.

The beautiful Faroe Islands, which actually belong to Denmark, are a haven for birdlife. It's a world where millions of birds visit untouched natural habitat. It's a world were the sun hardly sets for 3 months in summer.