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Faroe Islands Weather

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Faroe Islands Facts and Culture

What is Faroe Islands famous for?

  • Cultural Attributes: The Faroe Islands have a rich cultural heritage, including several unique traditions that are still practiced today. Here are some... More
  • Personal Apperance: The traditional clothing of the Faroe Islands is called the "føroysk nationaldragt," which translates to "Faroese national costume." This costume... More
  • Recreation: The Faroe Islands offer a range of recreational activities for both locals and tourists, despite their small size and remote... More
  • Diet: The traditional Faroese diet historically consists of mainly fish, seafood, and lamb, as these are the most abundant food sources... More

Faroe Islands Facts

What is the capital of Faroe Islands?

Capital Torshavn
Government Type parliamentary democracy (Faroese Parliament); part of the Kingdom of Denmark
Currency Danish kroner (DKK)
Total Area 538 Square Miles
1,393 Square Kilometers
Location Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Iceland and Norway
Language Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish
GDP - real growth rate 5.9%
GDP - per capita (PPP) $40,000.00 (USD)

Faroe Islands Demographics

What is the population of Faroe Islands?

Ethnic Groups Scandinavian
Nationality Adjective Faroese
Nationality Noun Faroese (singular and plural)
Population 51,628
Population Growth Rate 0.47%
Population in Major Urban Areas TORSHAVN (capital) 20,000
Predominant Language Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish
Urban Population 41.1%

Faroe Islands Government

What type of government does Faroe Islands have?

  • Executive Branch: chief of state: King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief... More
  • Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal More
  • Citizenship: see Denmark More
  • National Holiday: Olaifest (Olavsoka) (commemorates the death in battle of King OLAF II of Norway, later St. OLAF), 29 July (1030) More
  • Constitution: history: 5 June 1953 (Danish Constitution), 23 March 1948 (Home Rule Act), and 24 June 2005 (Takeover Act) serve as... More
  • Independence: none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark) More

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Faroe Islands Geography

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Faroe Islands Economy

How big is the Faroe Islands economy?

  • Economic Overview: The Faroe Islands are a small, remote archipelago located between Scotland and Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean. Despite its... More
  • Industries: fishing, fish processing, tourism, small ship repair and refurbishment, handicrafts More
  • Currency Name and Code: Danish kroner (DKK) More
  • Export Partners: Russia 26.4%, UK 14.1%, Germany 8.4%, China 7.9%, Spain 6.8%, Denmark 6.2%, US 4.7%, Poland 4.4%, Norway 4.1% More
  • Import Partners: Denmark 33%, China 10.7%, Germany 7.6%, Poland 6.8%, Norway 6.7%, Ireland 5%, Chile 4.3% More

Faroe Islands News and Current Events

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