Mount Slaettara

mountain, Faroe Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Also known as: Mount Slaettaratindur

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Mount Slaettara, also known as Slaettaratindur, is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, standing at 2,894 feet (882 meters). This rugged island group is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland and the Shetland Islands, and is a self-governing territory of Denmark. The Faroe Islands are composed of volcanic rocks and are characterized by high, steep cliffs, with Mount Slaettara on Eystur Island being a prominent example. The climate is mild and oceanic, with frequent rain and fog, but the warm North Atlantic Current keeps the harbors ice-free. The islands are naturally treeless due to the cool summers and strong winds, though some trees have been planted in sheltered areas.1

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…with perpendicular cliffs—the highest at Mount Slaettara (Slaettaratindur; 2,894 feet [882 metres]) on Eystur Island—and flat summits separated by narrow ravines. The coasts are deeply indented with fjords, and the narrow passages between islands are agitated by strong tidal currents.
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…with perpendicular cliffs—the highest at Mount Slaettara (Slaettaratindur; 2,894 feet [882 metres]) on Eystur Island—and flat summits separated by narrow ravines. The coasts are deeply indented with fjords, and the narrow passages between islands are agitated by strong tidal currents.
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