10 FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE FAROE ISLANDS
Faroe Islands – picturesque part of the world, renowned for its magnificent views. But what do we know about this de facto independent territory under the control of Denmark, besides the fact that it’s beautiful? How many people live there? How many prisons? How many lights? Read 10 facts about these Islands – and, believe me, they will surprise you!
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10. Are not the territory of the EU member
In Faroe Islands there is no EU membership, despite their status of self-government. For example, the EU’s trade with the Islands is governed by “special agreements”, and not intra-European documents.
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9. A population of less than 50,000 people
On 1 February 2014 in the Faroe Islands were occupied 48 308 people. Of these, about 20,000 live in the so-called “capital region”. In the population of the Islands are 77 nationalities.
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8. Three traffic lights
In more or less populated city, you can’t pass the intersection, so as not to stumble at the traffic light. In the Faroe Islands… three traffic lights. They are all located in the capital city tórshavn.
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7. No prisons
If you are afraid of becoming victims of serious crimes while traveling to Faroe Islands, you have nothing to worry about. Even here there are no prisons for criminals! Criminals are taken to prison in Denmark. The crime situation on the Islands is assessed as calm.
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6. No big Macs
Sometimes during travel you may just want to eat a big Mac. However, in the Faroe Islands fans of McDonald’s will be disappointed: there is no diner on this network. Instead of big Mac you can settle for a whopper – in Tórshavn there is a Burger king!
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5. Whalers in jail
Whaling is a part of life of the inhabitants of the Faroe Islands. However, whales are protected by the state here. You may know that tourists who had seen the so-called Blackfish – black Dolphin – at the territory of the Islands without informing, in the Faroe Islands can be fined or even sent to prison.
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4. Football
The Faroe Islands has a football team, whose status is recognized by FIFA. This team has never participated in the world Cup or European championship, but in 1990 she won the Austrian team than the islanders are still proud of.
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3. Sheep
The Faroe Islands are not so many sheep, how about the rumor, but enough of them. Some farmers have to put at the feet of his sheep reflectors, so they wouldn’t be hit by cars. So, if you take a car, be careful – you might come across on the way a sheep with a reflector.
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2. Free transport
Not enough money for the trip? Not a problem! Several free bus routes will help you to explore the capital of the Faroe Islands. Even if you don’t plan on long trips, free transportation is always handy.
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1. Ocean views
Are you worried that in your journey you will not be able to enjoy views of the ocean? On the Islands you will be located from the ocean just 5 km away So don’t forget to bring your camera and capture the historical moment of encounter with oceanic waters!
