The Faroe Islands are an archipelago between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Norway and Iceland. The area is approximately 1,400 km2 with a population of 48,700 approximately according to the 2015 cencus. The islands are an autonomous country within the Danish kingdom.
The Faroe Islands have been a self-governing country within the Danish Realm since 1948. The Faroese have control of most domestic matters; areas that remain the responsibility of Denmark include military defence, police, justice,currency and foreign affairs. The Faroe Islands have representation in the Nordic Council as members of the Danish delegation.
The climate is classed as Maritime Subarctic with areas having a tundra climate, especially in the mountains, although some coastal or low-lying areas can have very mild-winter versions of a tundra climate. The overall character of the islands' climate is influenced by the strong warming influence of the Atlantic Ocean. This ensures that winters are mild while summers are cool. In the year 2012 the capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, had 195 days with precipitation and received a total of 1,262 millimetres that year. The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 per year rainy days. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common.
The climate varies greatly over small distances, due to the latitude, ocean currents, topography and winds. It is not uncommon to witness rain falling in one area and snow falling a surprisingly small distance away at the same elevation or one area receiving copious amounts of rain with a drizzle or no precipitation at all a short distance away.
Precipitation varies considerably throughout the archipelago. In some highland areas, snow cover can last for months with snowfalls possible for the greater part of the year, while in some sheltered coastal locations, several years pass without any snowfall whatsoever.
The culture of the Faroe Islands has its roots in the Nordic culture. The Faroe Islands have maintained a great part of their traditional culture. The language spoken is Faroese and it is one of three insular Scandinavian languages descended from the Old Norse language spoken in Scandinavia in the Viking Age, the others being Icelandic and the extinct Norn, which is thought to have been mutually intelligible with Faroese.
There are many hotels here as well. Some of them are as follows:
- Hotel Faroyar
- Guesthouse Marknagil
- Hotel Streym Torshavn
- Hotel Hafnia
- Hotel Torshavn
- 62 N Airport Hotel
- Hotel Noro
- Klaksvik Hotel
- Ro Guesthouse
- Guesthouse Undir Heygnum
There are many restaurants as well here. Some are like:
- Aarstova
- Koks
- Restaurant 11
- Barbara Fish House
- Restaurant Hafnia
- Restaurant Hereford
- Klingran
- Maverick Bar
- Roykstovan
- Etika
- Irish Pub
There are many things to do here. Some are like:
- Tinganes
- The Nordic House
- National Art Gallery
- Saksun Church
- National Museum of Faroe Island
- Nolsoy
- Torshavn Cathedral
- Vioarlundin Park
- Torsvullar Stadium
- The Faroe Islands Aquarium
- Hoyvikar Kirkja
Visit the island once in your lifetime and enjoy the natures beauty here.
The Faroe Islands have been a self-governing country within the Danish Realm since 1948. The Faroese have control of most domestic matters; areas that remain the responsibility of Denmark include military defence, police, justice,currency and foreign affairs. The Faroe Islands have representation in the Nordic Council as members of the Danish delegation.
The climate is classed as Maritime Subarctic with areas having a tundra climate, especially in the mountains, although some coastal or low-lying areas can have very mild-winter versions of a tundra climate. The overall character of the islands' climate is influenced by the strong warming influence of the Atlantic Ocean. This ensures that winters are mild while summers are cool. In the year 2012 the capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, had 195 days with precipitation and received a total of 1,262 millimetres that year. The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 per year rainy days. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common.
The climate varies greatly over small distances, due to the latitude, ocean currents, topography and winds. It is not uncommon to witness rain falling in one area and snow falling a surprisingly small distance away at the same elevation or one area receiving copious amounts of rain with a drizzle or no precipitation at all a short distance away.
Precipitation varies considerably throughout the archipelago. In some highland areas, snow cover can last for months with snowfalls possible for the greater part of the year, while in some sheltered coastal locations, several years pass without any snowfall whatsoever.
The culture of the Faroe Islands has its roots in the Nordic culture. The Faroe Islands have maintained a great part of their traditional culture. The language spoken is Faroese and it is one of three insular Scandinavian languages descended from the Old Norse language spoken in Scandinavia in the Viking Age, the others being Icelandic and the extinct Norn, which is thought to have been mutually intelligible with Faroese.
There are many hotels here as well. Some of them are as follows:
- Hotel Faroyar
- Guesthouse Marknagil
- Hotel Streym Torshavn
- Hotel Hafnia
- Hotel Torshavn
- 62 N Airport Hotel
- Hotel Noro
- Klaksvik Hotel
- Ro Guesthouse
- Guesthouse Undir Heygnum
There are many restaurants as well here. Some are like:
- Aarstova
- Koks
- Restaurant 11
- Barbara Fish House
- Restaurant Hafnia
- Restaurant Hereford
- Klingran
- Maverick Bar
- Roykstovan
- Etika
- Irish Pub
There are many things to do here. Some are like:
- Tinganes
- The Nordic House
- National Art Gallery
- Saksun Church
- National Museum of Faroe Island
- Nolsoy
- Torshavn Cathedral
- Vioarlundin Park
- Torsvullar Stadium
- The Faroe Islands Aquarium
- Hoyvikar Kirkja
Visit the island once in your lifetime and enjoy the natures beauty here.
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