Facts and Figures
 Description Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, this group of 18 rugged islands has sparse vegetation and a surprisingly mild climate. Ocean storms and thick fog are commonplace. Residents depend primarally on fishing and sheep raising.
Official Name Faeroe Islands (alt. Faroe, alt. Føroyar)
a self governing territory of Denmark, claimed in 1380
Administrative Capital Torshavn
Languages Faeroese, Danish
Official Currency Danish Krone
Religions Lutheran
Population 45,112
Land Area 1,399 sq km (540 sq miles)
Time and Date in Torshavn
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