Faroe Islands Map

Faroe Islands is situated in the center of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic Ocean and located to the northwest of Scotland. Faroe Islands consists of 18 islands in all. The shape of Faroe Islands is like an arrowhead and the average height of the country from the sea level is 300 meters.

The history of the Faroe Islands dates back to the Irish monks who were the first settlers during the 17th century. After the Irish monks Faroe Islands was taken over by the Viking settlers who set up their own parliament in the place. The language of Faroe Islands is Faroese and the Faroese dance is quite famous for its special attributes like no instrumental help and the focus is mainly on the story and the song.

The dancers follow the song and keep on repeating the song after every step. The houses and the architecture found in Faroe Islands dates back to the Viking age and the grass roofs are quite a common feature.

The tourists who visit Faroe Islands can entertain themselves with the sea adventures like the visit to Torshvan on the recently found sailing ship called Dragin which sets out from Klaksvik.

The most important festival of Faroe Islands is the holy Olav festival when the entire island population meets at Torshvan. The Faroese flag is taken by men on horseback with a colorful procession in front of them. The boat race which takes place is an important event of the festival.

Copenhagen	Aabenraa
Aalborg	Aero
Arhus	Billund
Birkerod	Bornholm Island
Dragor	Ebeltoft
Esbjerg	Falster
Faroe Islands	Farum
Fredericia	Frederikshavn
Frederiksvaerk	Fyn
Greenland	Grena
Haderslev	Helsingor
Herning	Hjorring
Hobro	Holbaek
Holstebro	Horsens
Horsholm	Ikast
Ishoj	Kalundborg
Koge	Kolding
Korsor	Lolland
Middelfart	Mon
Naestved	Nakskov
Nyborg	Nykobing
Odder	Odense
Randers	Ribe
Ringkobing	Ringsted
Ronne	Roskilde
Silkeborg	skagen
Skive	Slagelse
Soro	Struer
Svendborg	Taastrup
Thisted	Varde
Vejle	Viborg