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Definition of faroe islands in English Turkish dictionary
- faroe island
- Faroe ada
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Definition of faroe islands in English English dictionary
- a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands
- a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
- a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
- Group of islands in the north Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland; a self-governing territory of Denmark
- the Faroes another spelling of Faeroe Islands. or Faeroe Islands Group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that form a self-governing region of Denmark. Area: 540 sq mi (1,399 sq km). Population: (2002 est.) 47,400. Lying north of the British Isles, the islands are politically situated within the kingdom of Denmark. There are 17 inhabited islands and many islets and reefs. The largest, Strømø, holds the capital of Tórshavn. The islands are high and rugged, with coasts that are deeply indented with fjords. The economy is based on fishing and sheep raising. First settled by Irish monks ( 700), the islands were colonized by the Vikings ( 800) and were ruled by Norway from the 11th century until 1380, when they passed to Denmark. They unsuccessfully sought independence in 1946 but received self-government in 1948. In the early 21st century they continued discussions with Denmark on full independence
- {i} Faeroe Islands, group of islands located in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and Iceland which are a Danish territory; self-governing colony possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
- {i} Faroe