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Viðareiði lies to the North on Viðoy. It is actually the northern most village on the Faroe Islands. The village and the surrounding nature is beautiful. In late 17th century a storm ruined the church in Viðareiði and parts of the cemetery washed away into the sea. Tradition says that several coffins drifted to the village of Hvannasund. Here they were saved, transported back to Viðareiði and buried again. The current church in Viðareiði is from 1892. The silver in the church was a gift from the British government as a thankyou for the rescue-work when the brig ‘Marwood’ shipwrecked of the shore of Viðareiði in a fierce winter-storm in 1847.
Viðareiði is the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands and lies on the Island of Viðoy, which ...
Viðareiði lies to the North on Viðoy. It is actually the northern most village on the Faroe Islands. ...
Image taken in Arnafjordur in the Faroe Islands. Photo tour with the photo club "myndafelagid Fokus"
The 83,5m long combined purse seiner/pelagic freezer trawler Nordborg has just arrived to Klaksvik on...
The 83,5m long combined purse seiner/pelagic freezer trawler Nordborg has just arrived to Klaksvik on...
The 83,5m long combined purse seiner/pelagic freezer trawler Nordborg has just arrived to Klaksvik on...
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Gjogv’ is the faroese word for ‘ravine’. The place is called so because of the natu...
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Location and size
Situated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic at 62°00’N, the Faroe Islands lie northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The archipelago is composed of 18 islands covering 1399 km2 (545.3 sq.miles) and is 113 km (70 miles) long and 75 km (47 miles) wide, roughly in the shape of an arrowhead. There are 1100 km (687 miles) of coastline and at no time is one more than 5 km (3 miles) away from the ocean. The highest mountain is 882 m (2883 ft) above sea level and the average height above sea level for the country is 300 m (982 ft).
Climate
The weather is maritime and quite changeable, from moments of brilliant sunshine to misty hill fog, to showers. The Gulf Stream encircling the islands tempers the climate. The harbours never freeze and the temperature in winter time is very moderate considering the high latitude. Snowfall occurs, but is shortlived. The average temperature ranges from 3°C in winter to 11°C in the summer. In sheltered areas, the temperature can be much higher, but the air is always fresh and clean no matter what the season.
Population
The population is 48.520 (1st April 2008). About 19,400 people live in the metropolitan area which comprises Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, Velbastaður, Nólsoy, Hestur, Koltur, Hoyvík, Argir, Kaldbak, Kaldbaksbotnur, Norðradalur, Syðradalur, Hvítanes, Sund, Kollafjørður, Signabøur and Oyrareingir, while about 4,700 people live in Klaksvík, the second largest town in the Faroe Islands.
Form of Government
Since 1948, the Faroe Islands have been a self governing region of the Kingdom of Denmark. It has its own parliament and its own flag. It is not, however, a member of the European Union and all trade is governed by special treaties.
Languages
Spoken Faroese is the national language and is rooted in Old Norse. Nordic languages are readily understood by most Faroese, and English is also widely spoken, especially among the younger people.
Religion
Religion plays an important part in Faroese culture and over 80% of the population belong to the established church, the EvangelicalLutheran. 10% of the population belong to the Christian Brethren (Plymouth Brethren).
Industry
The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Fish products account for over 97% of the export volume. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woollen and other manufactured products.
