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| Independence Year : Population : 47700 Life Expectancy : 78.4 Capital : 901 GNP : 0.00 GNP Old : 0.00 Local Name : Føroyar Government Form : Part of Denmark Location : Northern Europe. Island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway. Terrain : Rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast Climate : Mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy and windy Ethnic Group : Scandinavian, descendants from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century Religions : Evangelical Lutheran Church: 80% - Christian Brethren (Plymouth Brethren):10 % Official Website :www.tinganes.fo/ | 
Genral Information - Faroe Islands
Background
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. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) |
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