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Administrative divisions none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 49 municipalities none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 49 municipalities
Age structure 0-14 years:
22.62% (male 5,193; female 5,136)

15-64 years:
63.64% (male 15,463; female 13,596)

65 years and over:
13.74% (male 2,802; female 3,471) (2001 est.)
0-14 years: 20.9% (male 4,940/female 4,952)


15-64 years: 65.1% (male 16,247/female 14,522)


65 years and over: 13.9% (male 2,976/female 3,609) (2006 est.)
Agriculture - products milk, potatoes, vegetables; sheep; salmon, other fish milk, potatoes, vegetables; sheep; salmon, other fish
Airports 1 (2000 est.) 1 (2006)
Airports - with paved runways total:
1

914 to 1,523 m:
1 (2000 est.)
total: 1


914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2006)
Area total:
1,399 sq km

land:
1,399 sq km

water:
0 sq km (some lakes and streams)
total: 1,399 sq km


land: 1,399 sq km


water: 0 sq km (some lakes and streams)
Area - comparative eight times the size of Washington, DC eight times the size of Washington, DC
Background 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. 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.
Birth rate 13.64 births/1,000 population (2001 est.) 14.05 births/1,000 population (2006 est.)
Budget revenues:
$488 million

expenditures:
$484 million, including capital expenditures of $21 million (1999)
revenues: $488 million


expenditures: $484 million; including capital expenditures of $21 million (1999)
Capital Torshavn name: Torshavn


geographic coordinates: 62 01 N, 6 46 W


time difference: UTC (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)


daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Climate mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy
Coastline 1,117 km 1,117 km
Constitution 5 June 1953 (Danish constitution) 5 June 1953 (Danish constitution)
Country name conventional long form:
none

conventional short form:
Faroe Islands

local long form:
none

local short form:
Foroyar
conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Faroe Islands


local long form: none


local short form: Foroyar
Currency Danish krone (DKK) -
Death rate 8.69 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.) 8.7 deaths/1,000 population (2006 est.)
Debt - external $64 million (1999) $64 million (1999)
Dependency status part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1948 part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1948
Diplomatic representation from the US none (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark) none (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark)
Diplomatic representation in the US none (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark) none (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark)
Disputes - international Faroese are considering proposals for full independence because anticipated offshore hydrocarbon resources have not been realized, earlier Faroese proposals for full independence have been deferred; Iceland disputes the Faroe Islands' fisheries median line boundary; Iceland, the UK, and Ireland dispute Denmark's claim that the Faroe Islands' continental shelf extends beyond 200 nm
Economic aid - recipient $135 million (annual subsidy from Denmark) (1999) $135 million (annual subsidy from Denmark) (1998)
Economy - overview The Faroese economy has had a strong performance since 1994, mostly as a result of increasing fish landings and high and stable export prices. Unemployment is falling and there are signs of labor shortages in several sectors. The positive economic development has helped the Faroese Home Rule Government produce increasing budget surpluses which in turn help to reduce the large public debt, most of it owed to Denmark. However, the total dependence on fishing makes the Faroese economy extremely vulnerable, and the present fishing efforts appear in excess of what is required to ensure a sustainable level of fishing in the long term. Oil finds close to the Faroese area give hope for deposits in the immediate Faroese area, which may eventually lay the basis for a more diversified economy and thus less dependence on Denmark and Danish economic assistance. Aided by a substantial annual subsidy (15% of GDP) from Denmark, the Faroese have a standard of living not far below the Danes and other Scandinavians. The Faroese economy has had a strong performance since 1994, mostly as a result of increasing fish landings and high and stable export prices. Unemployment is minimal and there are signs of labor shortages in several sectors. The positive economic development has helped the Faroese Home Rule Government produce increasing budget surpluses, which in turn have helped reduce the large public debt, most of it owed to Denmark. However, the total dependence on fishing makes the Faroese economy extremely vulnerable, and the present fishing efforts appear in excess of what is a sustainable level of fishing in the long term. Oil finds close to the Faroese area give hope for deposits in the immediate Faroese area, which may eventually lay the basis for a more diversified economy and thus lessen dependence on Danish economic assistance. Aided by a substantial annual subsidy (about 15% of GDP) from Denmark, the Faroese have a standard of living not far below the Danes and other Scandinavians.
Electricity - consumption 158.1 million kWh (1999) 242 million kWh (2003)
Electricity - exports 0 kWh (1999) 0 kWh (2003)
Electricity - imports 0 kWh (1999) 0 kWh (2003)
Electricity - production 170 million kWh (1999) 260.2 million kWh (2003)
Electricity - production by source fossil fuel:
58.82%

hydro:
41.18%

nuclear:
0%

other:
0% (1999)
-
Elevation extremes lowest point:
Atlantic Ocean 0 m

highest point:
Slaettaratindur 882 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m


highest point: Slaettaratindur 882 m
Environment - current issues NA NA
Ethnic groups Scandinavian Scandinavian
Exchange rates Danish kroner per US dollar - 7.951 (January 2001), 8.093 (2000), 6.976 (1999), 6.701 (1998), 6.604 (1997), 5.799 (1966) Danish kroner per US dollar - 5.9969 (2005), 5.9911 (2004), 6.5877 (2003), 7.8947 (2002), 8.3228 (2001)
Executive branch chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, chief administrative officer (since NA)

head of government:
Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998)

cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister

elections:
the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held no later than April 2002)

election results:
Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8%

note:
coalition of People's Party, Republican Party and Home Rule Party
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)


head of government: Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD (since 3 February 2004)


cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister


elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than January 2008)


election results: Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
Exports $471 million (f.o.b., 1999) NA bbl/day
Exports - commodities fish and fish products 94%, stamps, ships (1999) fish and fish products 94%, stamps, ships (1999)
Exports - partners Denmark 32%, UK 21%, France 9%, Germany 7%, Iceland 5%, US 5% (1996) Denmark 38.2%, UK 29.6%, Nigeria 8.9%, Norway 6.1%, Netherlands 4.3% (2005)
Fiscal year calendar year calendar year
Flag description white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
GDP purchasing power parity - $910 million (2000 est.) -
GDP - composition by sector agriculture:
27%

industry:
11%

services:
62% (1999)
agriculture: 27%


industry: 11%


services: 62% (1999)
GDP - per capita purchasing power parity - $20,000 (2000 est.) -
GDP - real growth rate 5% (2000 est.) 10% (2001 est.)
Geographic coordinates 62 00 N, 7 00 W 62 00 N, 7 00 W
Geography - note archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islets; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islets; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands
Highways total:
463 km

paved:
454 km

unpaved:
9 km (1999)
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Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
lowest 10%: NA%


highest 10%: NA%
Imports $469 million (c.i.f., 1999) NA bbl/day
Imports - commodities machinery and transport equipment 29%, consumer goods 36%, raw materials and semi-manufactures 32%, fuels, fish and salt (1999) consumer goods 36%, raw materials and semi-manufactures 32%, machinery and transport equipment 29%, fuels, fish, salt (1999)
Imports - partners Denmark 28%, Norway 26%, Germany 7%, UK 6% Sweden 5%, Iceland 4%, US (1999) Denmark 46.2%, Norway 18.2%, Germany 8.2%, Spain 7.5%, Iceland 4.8% (2005)
Independence none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark) none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark)
Industrial production growth rate 8% (1999 est.) 8% (1999 est.)
Industries fishing, fish processing, shipbuilding, construction, handicrafts fishing, fish processing, small ship repair and refurbishment, handicrafts
Infant mortality rate 6.8 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.) total: 6.12 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 7.4 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 4.85 deaths/1,000 live births (2006 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) 5.1% (1999) 5.1% (1999)
International organization participation NC, NIB Arctic Council, IMO (associate), NC, NIB, UPU
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 2 (2000) -
Irrigated land 0 sq km 0 sq km
Judicial branch none none
Labor force 24,250 (October 2000) 24,250 (October 2000)
Labor force - by occupation fishing, fish processing, and manufacturing 33%, construction and private services 33%, public services 34% agriculture: 33%


industry: 33%


services: 34%
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land:
6%

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
0%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
94% (1996)
arable land: 2.14%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 97.86% (2005)
Languages Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish
Legal system Danish Danish
Legislative branch unicameral Faroese Parliament or Logting (32 seats; members are elected by popular vote on a proportional basis from the seven constituencies to serve four-year terms)

elections:
last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held not later than April 2002)

election results:
percent of vote by party - Republican Party 23.8%, People's Party 21.3%, Social Democratic Party 21.9%, Union Party 18%, Home Rue Party 7.7%, Center Party 4.1%; seats by party - Republican Party 8, People's Party 8, Social Democratic Party 7, Union Party 6, Home Rule Party 2, Center Party 1

note:
election of 2 seats to the Danish Parliament was last held on 11 March 1998 (next to be held not later than March 2002); results - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Social Democratic Party 1, People's Party 1
unicameral Faroese Parliament or Logting (32 seats; members are elected by popular vote on a proportional basis from the seven constituencies to serve four-year terms)


elections: last held 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than January 2008)


election results: percent of vote by party - Union Party 23.7%, Social Democratic Party 21.8%, Republican Party 21.7%, People's Party 20.6%, Center Party 5.2%, Independence Party 4.6%; seats by party - Union Party 7, Social Democratic Party 7, Republican Party 8, People's Party 7, Center Party 2, Independence Party 1


note: election of two seats to the Danish Parliament was last held on 8 February 2005 (next to be held February 2009); results - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Republican Party 1, People's Party 1
Life expectancy at birth total population:
78.59 years

male:
75.12 years

female:
82.06 years
total population: 79.35 years


male: 75.91 years


female: 82.8 years (2006 est.)
Literacy definition:
NA

total population:
NA%

male:
NA%

female:
NA%

note:
similar to Denmark proper
definition: NA


total population: NA%


male: NA%


female: NA%


note: probably 100%, the same as Denmark proper
Location Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway
Map references Europe Europe
Maritime claims continental shelf:
200 NM or agreed boundaries or median line

exclusive fishing zone:
200 NM or agreed boundaries or median line

territorial sea:
3 NM
territorial sea: 3 nm


continental shelf: 200 nm or agreed boundaries or median line


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm or agreed boundaries or median line
Merchant marine total:
6 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 23,247 GRT/11,736 DWT

ships by type:
cargo 2, petroleum tanker 1, refrigerated cargo 1, roll on/roll off 1, short-sea passenger 1 (2000 est.)
total: 18 ships (1000 GRT or over) 19,265 GRT/9,171 DWT


by type: cargo 10, container 2, passenger/cargo 4, petroleum tanker 2


foreign-owned: 8 (Iceland 4, Norway 4) (2006)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Denmark defense is the responsibility of Denmark
Military branches defense is the responsibility of Denmark; no organized native military forces; only a small Police Force and Coast Guard are maintained no regular military forces
Military expenditures - dollar figure $NA NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP NA% NA
National holiday Olaifest, 29 July Olaifest (Olavasoka), 29 July
Nationality noun:
Faroese (singular and plural)

adjective:
Faroese
noun: Faroese (singular and plural)


adjective: Faroese
Natural hazards NA NA
Natural resources fish, whales, hydropower fish, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas
Net migration rate 2.89 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.) 0.47 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 est.)
Political parties and leaders Center Party [Jenis A. RANA]; Home Rule Party [Helena Dam a NEYSTABO]; People's Party [Oli BRECKMANN]; Republican Party [Hogni HOYDAL]; Social Democratic Party [Joannes EIDESGAARD]; Union Party [Edmund JOENSEN] Center Party [Jenis A. RANA]; Independence Party [Kari P. HOJGAARD]; People's Party [Anfinn KALLSBERG]; Republican Party [Hogni HOYDAL]; Social Democratic Party [Joannes EIDESGAARD]; Union Party [Kaj Leo JOHANNESEN]
Political pressure groups and leaders NA NA
Population 45,661 (July 2001 est.) 47,246 (July 2006 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% NA%
Population growth rate 0.78% (2001 est.) 0.58% (2006 est.)
Ports and harbors Torshavn, Klaksvik, Tvoroyri, Runavik, Fuglafjorour -
Radio broadcast stations AM 1, FM 13, shortwave 0 (1998) AM 1, FM 13, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios 26,000 (1997) -
Railways 0 km -
Religions Evangelical Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran
Sex ratio at birth:
1 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
1.01 male(s)/female

15-64 years:
1.14 male(s)/female

65 years and over:
0.81 male(s)/female

total population:
1.06 male(s)/female (2001 est.)
at birth: 1 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 1.12 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female


total population: 1.05 male(s)/female (2006 est.)
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment:
good international communications; good domestic facilities

domestic:
digitalization was completed in 1998; both NMT (analog) and GSM (digital) mobile telephone systems are installed

international:
satellite earth stations - 1 Orion; 1 fiber-optic submarine cable to the Shetland Islands, linking the Faroe Islands with Denmark and Iceland; fiber-optic submarine cable connection to Canada-Europe cable
general assessment: good international communications; good domestic facilities


domestic: digitalization was completed in 1998; both NMT (analog) and GSM (digital) mobile telephone systems are installed


international: country code - 298; satellite earth stations - 1 Orion; 1 fiber-optic submarine cable to the Shetland Islands, linking the Faroe Islands with Denmark and Iceland; fiber-optic submarine cable connection to Canada-Europe cable
Telephones - main lines in use 24,851 (1999) 23,800 (2005)
Telephones - mobile cellular 10,761 (1999) 42,500 (2005)
Television broadcast stations 3 (plus 43 low-power repeaters) (September 1995) 3 (plus 43 low-power repeaters) (September 1995)
Terrain rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast
Total fertility rate 2.3 children born/woman (2001 est.) 2.17 children born/woman (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate 1% (October 2000) 1% (October 2000)
Waterways none -
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