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Faroese is a North Germanic language spoken as a first language by about 69,000 Faroe Islanders, of which 21,000 reside mainly in Denmark and elsewhere.
The Sheep letter (Faroese: Seyðabrævið) is the oldest surviving document of the Faroe Islands. Written in 1298 in Old Norse, it contains some words an
The Sheep letter (Faroese: Seyðabrævið) is the oldest surviving document of the Faroe Islands. Written in 1298 in Old Norse, it contains some words and expressions believed to be especially Faroese.
The Fámjin stone, a Faroese runestone
The Fámjin stone, a Faroese runestone
Faroe Islanders
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Faroese people or Faroe Islanders are an ethnic group native to the Faroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins. About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countries, particularly in Denmark, Iceland and Norway. Most Faroese are citizens of the Kingdom of Denmark, in which the Faroe Islands are a constituent nation. The Faroese language is one of the North Germanic languages and is closely related to Icelandic and to western Norwegian varieties.
Faroese folk dancers in national costumes
Faroese folk dancers in national costumes
Elderly Faroese couple in the 1940s, wearing their traditional 'Sunday dress' for Church
Elderly Faroese couple in the 1940s, wearing their traditional 'Sunday dress' for Church
Three Faroese women wearing traditional regalia. The student caps identify them as newly graduated.
Three Faroese women wearing traditional regalia. The student caps identify them as newly graduated.
Faroese politicians, priests and choir in front of the Løgting (Parliament), Ólavsøka 2012
Faroese politicians, priests and choir in front of the Løgting (Parliament), Ólavsøka 2012