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Immersed in the North Atlantic Ocean, Faroe is home to over 50,000 inhabitants and 70,000 sheep. This archipelago stands unlike any other land on Earth.
Luxurious life on Faroe Island amidst year-round storms
The island provides seafood for 6 continents
Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland, Faroe Island spans over 1,400 km2, boasting 18 dormant volcanic islands, houses with grass roofs, and fluffy sheep. This destination is a perfect playground for the senses. Currently, except for Litla Dimun, the remaining 17 islands are inhabited. Along the windy roads, you can see many ancient grass-roofed houses, a symbol of the islands here. Over centuries, the people of Faroe have challenged harsh nature to deserve citizenship of one of the countries with the highest living standards in the world. The industrial economy here mainly relies on fishing and aquaculture.
Faroe Island exports seafood to 6 continents. There are a total of 3 traffic lights all located on Torshavn island. This land is like a peaceful escape for you to immerse yourself in lush valleys, majestic basalt cliffs, or waterfalls pouring into the windy ocean.
Natural Wonders and Unique Climate
The Faroe Islands boast over 300 days of rainfall annually, offering visitors the opportunity to experience four seasons in a single day. Here, sunlight and storms can be just a tunnel beneath the sea apart. With a total coastline stretching 1,117 km, the western shores feature towering cliffs averaging 300 meters in height. Faroe's terrain is rugged, characterized by numerous mountains and a moist, windy climate with abundant clouds. The average temperature remains above freezing year-round due to warm ocean currents from the Caribbean to Northern Europe. Approximately 110 different bird species inhabit this area.
Due to its isolated location, Faroe lacks typical fauna such as frogs, freshwater fish, or insects (mosquitoes, bees, etc.). The island is sparsely vegetated, with some tree species like birch and willow dating back approximately 2,300 years before the Common Era. This suggests that trees existed here prior to human settlement. Historical records indicate a scarcity of trees on the island, as the Vikings who arrived here cut them down for boat construction, preventing regrowth.
According to Thu Thuy/Zing News
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References: Travel Guide by Mytour
