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Faroe_Islands - overview:
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.
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 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 (15% of GDP) from Denmark, the Faroese have a standard of living not far below the Danes and other Scandinavians.
- Business and Economy
| | | | | Business Associations in the Faroes - The House of Industry represent Faroese Employers Association and 11 trade associations. We can supply guidance and advice to foreign companies that seek contacts or co-operation with Faroese businesses.
| | Business-line - Business-line provides all relevant information about companies in the Faroe Islands - Private Limited Companies as well as Public Limited Companies.
| - Flags
- Government
- Government Embassies and Consulates Abroad
| | | | | European Communities - Brussels - - The Mission of the Faroes to the European Union, with country information and relations between the Faroes and EU.
| | United Kingdom - London - - Mission of the Faroe Islands to the United Kingdom, established as a section at the Royal Danish Embassy in London. Provides general information about the Faroe Islands and about Faroese-British relations.
| - Government Embassies and Consulates Foreign
| | | | | Sweden - Swedish Consulate in The Faroes, providing address and brief information about the responsibilities of the consulate.
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| | | | | CIA - The World Factbook: Faroe Islands - - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
| | Finn.fo - Yellow pages and telephone directory for the Faroe Islands
| - History
- Issues Territorial Disputes
- Localities
| | | | | Fuglafjarðar Kommuna - Here you will find a pile of information about Fuglafjørður and what it has to offer socially, commercially, culturally and historically.
| | Homepage of Tvøroyri Municipality - The purpose of the homepage is to inform about the municipality and what it has to offer in terms of industry, administration, and culture.
| - Maps and Views
- News and Media
- Politics
- Recreation and Sports
- Shopping
- Soccer UEFA
- Society and Culture
- Transportation
- Travel and Tourism
- Weather
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