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Tórshavn

Capital of the Faroe Islands
Tórshavn, on Streymoy Island, is the capital city of the Faroe Islands. It's known for its old town, Tinganes, crammed with wooden turf-roofed houses on a small peninsula. Nearby is Tórshavn Cathedral, rebuilt in the 19th century. Local boutiques...
Population: 13,083 (2017)
Area: 66.76 mi²
Climate: Cfc
Constituent Country: Faroe Islands
Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)
Founded: 9th century