Capital: Torshavn Area: 4,399 sq km / 540 sq ml Language: Faroese, Danish Currency: Danish kroner Population: 46,345 Life expectancy: 75 (men), 82 (women) Religions: Evangelical Lutheran Physical features: Archipelaga of 17 inhabited islands , rugged and rocky with sea cliffs, small area of coastal lowlands Ethnic distribution: Descendants of Viking settlers of the 9th century Exports: fish, fish processing, postage stamps