Faroe Islands
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EDM code : Etudiants Du Monde / Students of the World.
ITU code : International Communication Union.
FIPS code (FIPS 10-4) : intended for general use throughout the US Government.
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Faroe Islands - Physical geography

Area : 1 400 Km2
Lands under cultivation : 6 %

Min. Height : 0 m (Atlantic Ocean)
Max. Height : 882 m (Slaettaratindur)


Faroe Islands - Climate

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Rainfall (mm) in Thorshavn
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Faroe Islands - People
Nationality : Faroese
Main language(s) : Faroese, Danish

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Population (2005) : 48 000 people
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Density : 34 people / Km2
Urban population : 39 %

Main cities :
16 000 people Thorshavn (capital)


Faroe Islands - Economy
Currency : Krone (DKK) = 100 Ore
Rate of exchange (Sept.2004) :

1 Euro = 7.44 Kroner (DKK)

GNP (Gross National Product), 2005 : 0.58 billion dollars
GNP per capita, 2005 : 12083 dollars


Faroe Islands - Miscellaneous information
MAIN NATURAL RESOURCES :
- Fishes
- Farmed salmons
OTHER RESOURCES & PRODUCTS :
Ship building yard


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