Faroe Islands

The flag of the Faroe Islands, known as Merkið, features a red Nordic cross outlined in blue on a white field. The white background symbolizes the islands' sea foam and clear skies, while the red and blue cross reflects the historical and cultural ties with the Nordic countries.

The Faroe Islands flag was designed in 1919 by Faroese students in Copenhagen. It was first flown that year and officially recognized for civil use in 1940. Following the Home Rule Act of 1948, it became the official flag of the Faroe Islands.

• Official Name: Faroe Islands
• Sovereign State: Kingdom of Denmark
• Capital: Tórshavn
• Continent: Europe
• Population: approx. 55,000
• Official Languages: Faroese & Danish
• Currency: Faroese Króna / Danish Krone (DKK)

Famous Attractions
• Múlafossur Waterfall
• Lake Sørvágsvatn
• Tórshavn
• Kalsoy Island
• Vestmanna Bird Cliffs

The Faroe Islands are a self-governing archipelago in the North Atlantic renowned for dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and unspoiled Nordic landscapes. Visitors explore Múlafossur Waterfall, the optical illusion of Lake Sørvágsvatn, the colorful capital Tórshavn, Kalsoy Island and the spectacular Vestmanna Bird Cliffs.