Klaksvik, Bordoy, Nordoyggjar, Faroe Islands 217. Bordoy, Northern Isles, Faroes.

Klaksvik, Bordoy, Nordoyggjar, Faroe Islands

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August 2nd 2013
Friday 2nd August, 2013. Klaksvik, Bordoy, Nordoyggjar, Faroe Islands The Faroes or Faeroe Islands (in Faroese Føroyar) are 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The Islands are a self-governing island territory of Denmark, although they politically aim for higher independence. The Islands have a population of nearly ... read more

Europe » Faroe Islands

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The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self-government was attained in 1948.... ... read more