Mountains of the Faroe Islands

Mountains of the Faroe Islands
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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