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NotesAn overview of Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands, also known as Faeroe islands or as Danish Faroe islands, are present in the North of the Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and the Shetland Islands. It is known as the democratic land of the kingdom of Denmark. There are almost 17 inhabited islands and several islets and reefs.
History of Faroe Islands
The meaning of the Faroe Islands was first discovered to be the sheep islands. The first to get settled in the lands of the Faroe Islands were Irish monks. The islands were then colonized by a group of the community known as Vikings.
In the year 1948, the lands of the Faroe Islands were given or approved to be given a democratic or independent ruling state. It was done under the authority of Denmark with their flag and currency known as the krona.
Geography of Faroe Islands
The lands of the Faroe Islands are composed of volcanic rocks that are covered by a thin layer of moraine or peat soil. The islands are high and rough that mostly have cliffs in the perpendicular direction. The highest cliff is off the mount of Slaettara that is around 2894 feet or 882 meters. It is present on Eystur Island.
The climate of the Faroe Islands
The climate of the Faroe Islands is often oceanic and mild. It also changes the temperature with little chance and receives a good amount of rainfall throughout the year. It also experiences some amount of fog and rain. The amount of annual precipitation is around 60 inches or 1600 mm.
The Northern part of the Atlantic Ocean keeps the harbors free of ice and freezing since it is comparatively dry and warm. The Faroe Islands are free of trees or are naturally tree-less.
People and culture of Faroe Islands
The people of the Faroe Islands mostly belong of Scandinavian origin. Most of them are the descendants of the Irish monks and Vikings. The official language spoken in the Faroe Islands is Faroese. Faroese is somehow closely linked with Icelandic and Danish accents.
The Faroe Islands mostly represent the Nordic culture. The Nordic culture is all about dance, music, and other art and crafts. Likewise, the Faroe islands represent their culture through famous faroe music and traditional Faroe dance. The people of the Faroe Islands are very talented.
They are known for their creativity in arts, literature, and paintings as well. The paintings are also world-famous due to the basics and simplicity of Nordic culture shown in them. People often buy such paintings today as well.
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