Faroe Islands
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesCountry information - Faroe Islands
Country name - conventional long form : none
Country name - conventional short form : Faroe Islands
Country name - local long form : none
Country name - local short form : Foroyar
Country name - former :
Country code : FO
Government type : NA
Capital - name : Torshavn
Capital - time difference : UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
National holiday : Olaifest (Olavasoka), 29 July
Population : 48,668 (July 2008 est.)
Nationality - noun : Faroese (singular and plural)
Nationality - adjective : Faroese
Languages : Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish
Currency (code) : Danish krone (DKK)
Currency code : DKK
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Faroe Islands is located Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Iceland and Norway. The climate is mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy. The terrain is rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast.
Background
This entry usually highlights major historic events and current issues and may include a statement about one or two key future trends.Background : The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self government was attained in 1948.
