The Islands have a population of nearly 50,000 and a language and culture of their own.
The Faroe Islands are undeniably beautiful: green, rugged and wind-swept.
The countryside is dominated by steep mountains, vertical sea cliffs and picturesque valleys.
During summer, the Faroe Islands turn extraordinarily green and this is usually the best time to visit.
There are over a hundred villages in the Faroe Islands.
The buildings are usually built very close to each other, which is very cosy.
In most places sheep occupy the outfield throughout the whole year.
In the Faroe Islands the traditional village was to a certain extent self-sufficient.
Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products.
Klaksvik is the second largest town of the Faroe Islands.
