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June 18th 2008 12:43
The Faroe Islands or Faeroe Islands or simply Faroe(s) or Faeroes, meaning "Sheep Islands", are an island group consisting of eighteen islands off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway; the closest neighbours being the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland.
The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level. There are areas below sea level.
Faroese is spoken in the entire country as a first language.
Of the approximately 48,000 inhabitants of the Faroe Islands (16,921 private households (2004)), 98% are realm citizens, meaning Faroese, Danish, or Greenlandic.
In 2006 unemployment declined to 3% in the Faroe Islands, one of the lowest rates in Europe. Nevertheless, the almost total dependence on fishing means that the economy remains extremely vulnerable
The Faroe Island winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving north eastwards and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common
Tinganes is the historic location of the Faroese løgting (parliament), and is a part of Torshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese.
Thanks to GetALookAtThis for these fabulous images.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Faroe Islands.
Tindhólmur, the highest point on the majestic Faroe Islands.
Klaksvik, second largest town located on island of Bordoy.
Faroese is spoken in the entire country as a first language.
Of the approximately 48,000 inhabitants of the Faroe Islands (16,921 private households (2004)), 98% are realm citizens, meaning Faroese, Danish, or Greenlandic.
Mykines, with the St.Dímun lighthouse visible.
In 2006 unemployment declined to 3% in the Faroe Islands, one of the lowest rates in Europe. Nevertheless, the almost total dependence on fishing means that the economy remains extremely vulnerable
Aurora Borealis over Tórshavn at night.
The Faroe Island winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving north eastwards and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common
Tinganes in Tórshavn, seat of the government.
Tinganes is the historic location of the Faroese løgting (parliament), and is a part of Torshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese.
Gásadalur, located on the west-side of Vágar Island.
Thanks to GetALookAtThis for these fabulous images.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Faroe Islands.
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