Nation

Faroe Islands

Foroyar

State
Denmark
Area
1.399 km2
Population
48.372 inhabitants (2010)
Languages
Faroese, Danish
Official languages
Faroese, Danish

Native language speakers
98%
Main cities
Tórshavn, Klaksvík
Per capita income
53.900 € (2017)
Native political institutions
Autonomous Government of Faroe
Main religious culture
Protestant Christian
National bank holiday
San Olaf (Olavsoka) (29 July)
Main nationalist parties
FÓLKAFLOKKURIN, TJÓÔDVELDI
Nationalist share in the native parliament
45% (2022)

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