The Faroe Islands are one of very few countries in Europe to have no McDonalds outlets. You can, however, find a Burger King, in Torshavn if you’re in need of a fast food fix.
In Faroe Islands, birdwatching is popular. There are many puffins to see – around 10 times as many as there are humans – plus oystercatchers and other rare birds.
Faroe Islands is in an autonomous territory, with a population of 48 thousand people. Its capital is Tórshavn, and their currency is Faroese Krona. The official languages are Faroese and Danish.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Maundy Thursday (Date Varies)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- National Flag Day (Apr 25)
- Prayer Day (Date Varies)
- Ascension Day (Date Varies)
- Whit Sunday (Date Varies)
- Whit Monday (Date Varies)
- Danish Constitution Day (Jun 5)
- St. Olav’s Day (Jul 29)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26)
It has no world heritage site and national park.
Want to learn more? Check out Faroe Islands’ tourism website!
Also check out the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands and the National Museum of the Faroe Islands.
Fun activities to do
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