Faroe Islands

18 rugged islands in the North Atlantic with more sheep than people/Landforms

The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark consisting of 18 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Norway, Iceland, and Scotland. With a total area of about 1,399 square kilometers and a population of roughly 54,000, the islands are home to approximately 80,000 sheep (the name 'Faroe' likely derives from Old Norse for 'sheep'). The terrain is rugged with cliffs, valleys, and no native trees. The islands have one of the highest standards of living in Europe despite their remoteness. The undersea tunnel system connecting the islands includes the Eysturoyartunnilin, which features the world's first undersea traffic roundabout.