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Welcome to the official site of the Faroe Islands Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands comprise 18 small islands, characterised by steep cliffs, tall mountains, narrow fjords – and a population of 55,000
History of the Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands joined Norway into the dual monarchy with Denmark in the late 14th century When this union was succeeded by a Norwegian-Swedish union in 1814 the former Norwegian territory of the Faroe Islands remained under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark
The Big Picture - Faroe Islands Located half way between Scotland and Iceland in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 mountainous islands, with a total land area of 1,399 square kilometres, a sea area of 274,000 square kilometres and a population of about 55,000
Historical Timeline - Faroe Islands The islands become an autonomous, self-governing nation under the external sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark 1973 - Faroese parliament decides not to join the European Community (now European Union) with Denmark early 1990s - Severe economic crisis, amid falling fish prices and depleted stocks Unemployment and emigration rise
Faroe Islands - Facts and Figures Føroyar - Faroe Islands Faroes Capital: Tórshavn Population: 54,149 (2023) Islands: 18 (17 inhabited) Land area: 1,399 sq km Maritime area: 274,000 sq km Contintental shelf area: 301,000 sq km
People Society - Faroe Islands Faroese society is founded on the Nordic welfare model, with social security, comprehensive healthcare and education for all Faroe Islands living standards are ranked amongst the highest in the world based on GDP per capita
Nature Environment - Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are best described as giant slices of tiered basalt, tilted to one side and covered in green with heavy clouds, encircling mountains and rocky cliffs, topped in arêtes and tarns, plunge into the sea, while up from the water jut massive, looming sea stacks
Visas and Work Permits - Faroe Islands Nordic citizens from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland are free to move to the Faroe Islands to work, study and live Citizens from all other countries need a Work and Residence Permit before they can take up residence or employment in the Faroe Islands
Government Politics - Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a self-governing nation with extensive autonomous powers within the Kingdom of Denmark The autonomy of the Faroe Islands was established by the Home Rule Act of 1948
An International Partner - Faroe Islands As a self-governing nation under the external sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Faroe Islands have extensive autonomy and engage directly in all relevant areas of international cooperation