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Faroe Islands Capital: Torshavn Population: 47,246 The Geography of Faroe Islands Total Size: 1,399 square km Size Comparison: eight times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 62 00 N, 7 00 W World Region: Europe General Terrain: rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Slaettaratindur 882 m Climate: mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy The People of Faroe Islands Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish Independence: none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark) National Holiday: Olaifest (Olavasoka), 29 July Nationality: Faroese (singular and plural) Religions: Evangelical Lutheran Economy of Faroe Islands Major Industries: fishing, fish processing, small ship repair and refurbishment, handicrafts Agricultural Products: milk, potatoes, vegetables; sheep; salmon, other fish Natural Resources: fish, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas Major Exports: fish and fish products 94%, stamps, ships (1999) Major Imports: consumer goods 36%, raw materials and semi-manufactures 32%, machinery and transport equipment 29%, fuels, fish, salt (1999) Currency: Danish krone (DKK) National GDP: $1,000,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $533,000,000 Brief History of Faroe Islands: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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