The Faroese culture is a small group inhabiting the Faroe Islands. They have lived there since the seventh century and continue to inhabit the small region today. The islands are located northwest of Scotland, between Iceland and Norway.
The population is approximately forty-five thousand people, with its capitol city of Torshavn holding sixteen thousand of them. This is the largest city in the Faroe Islands. The next largest city has only five thousand people.
Since 1948, the Faroe Islands have established their own governing system. This independent system of islands, although very small, does have its own flag and parliament. They also have established trade through their own system of special treaties. The Faroese are not part of the European Union.
Fishing is the primary subsistence activity of the Faroese people because ninety-seven percent of the trade-export volume includes fish products. It is their number one product, and because of this, most of the population is of the working class. After fishing, tourism is the second largest industry on the island. The Faroe Islands bring in many tourists with its beautiful beaches and stable warm weather. Although much of the older population only speaks it's national language known as Faroese, much of the younger population uses the English language.
Well over three quarters of the population are dedicated Christians. To the Faroese, religion plays a very important role in everyday life. This unique set of eighteen islands is a beautiful place to live. This culture is one of seclusion, but also accepting of tourists and other unexpected visitors. The Faroese people hired a sculptor to create a memorial in memory of a famous author who lived on the islands.
Faroe Islands Tourist Guide http://www.faroeislands.com/
The Faroe Islands: Faroese History-A Part of Randburg http://randburg.com/fa/general/general_5.html
Written by Jay Schultz