The Faroe Islands (Føroyar) or Faeroe Islands are a group of eighteen islands (Borðoy,
Eysturoy,
Fugloy,
Hestur,
Kalsoy,
Koltur,
Kunoy,
Lítla Dímun,
Mykines,
Nólsoy,
Sandoy,
Skúvoy,
Stóra Dímun,
Streymoy,
Suðuroy,
Svínoy,
Vágar and
Viðoy of which Lítla Dímun is the only one uninhabited) in Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs, the Faroe Islands are notable for having the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres above sea level, located in the northern part of Eysturoy. They are an autonomous province of the Kingdom of Denmark. Administratively, the islands are divided into six regions, seven constituencies and 34 municipalities (kommunur). The capital, Tórshavn is located in the island of Streymoy that is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands.