Independence Year :
Population : 47700
Life Expectancy : 78.4
Capital : 901
GNP : 0.00
GNP Old : 0.00
Local Name : Føroyar
Government Form : Part of Denmark
Location : Northern Europe. Island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway.
Terrain : Rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast
Climate : Mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy and windy
Ethnic Group : Scandinavian, descendants from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century
Religions : Evangelical Lutheran Church: 80% - Christian Brethren (Plymouth Brethren):10 %
Official Website :
www.tinganes.fo/
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General Information - Faroe Islands
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.
(Source: CIA - The World Factbook)
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