Mountains of the Faroe Islands
- Mountains of the Faroe Islands
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Slættaratindur with its 882 meters is the highest mountain of the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are notable for having the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and some of the highest in the world otherwise. The lowest point is at sea level, and the highest is at Slættaratindur, which is 882 metres above sea level.
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