Buzz
The entire Faroe Islands has only three traffic signal lights, all installed in the capital center with very close proximity between them.
The Faroe Islands, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, is a self-governing territory. According to the Faroe Islands Tourist Guide, all activities related to the Faroe Islands are governed by a 'special arrangement' for self-governance in all areas except defense and foreign affairs. The Faroe Islands are not part of the European Union.
As of February 2014, the population of the Faroe Islands was 48,308, with a blend of various cultures, where approximately 20,000 people reside in urban areas. Aside from the stunning natural landscapes, fairy-tale-like turf-roofed houses... the emerald isles of Faroe also harbor many surprises unknown to travelers:
Exploring the Islands
The Faroe Islands encapsulate the rugged beauty of numerous large and small islands, with distances between them averaging about 5 km. Travelers can hike or drive around the islands to admire the pristine, enchanting beauty, or simply snap photos and take leisurely strolls.
Ride the Free Bus
According to the official website of the capital city, Torshavn provides free bus services, routes, and schedules for travelers to easily navigate by logging in via computer or mobile device. If you plan to explore the city, sightsee, this is the best option for you to experience on the emerald island of Faroe.
Sheep Outnumber People
The Faroe Islands have more sheep than people living there, so locals always use fabric-colored straps tied to the sheep's legs instead of around their necks to help them avoid traffic on the roads. If you drive to a place on the island, you'll have the chance to observe the actions of sheep as if they were licking snow salt on the road.
Watch Football
Football is the only sport that unites all the people living on the Faroe Islands, and the Faroe Islands is a FIFA-recognized national football team, although they have not achieved significant success. Their greatest success was defeating the Austrian national team in 1990. This was the first match in a major tournament for the Faroe Islands team, and they are always proud of that match.
Hunting Whales Results in Prison Sentences
Hunting and slaughtering whales is an indispensable activity and is considered a traditional festival of the Faroese people. However, according to the law named 'Grindalógin' issued by the Faroese authorities, the act of hunting whales and dolphins will be fined, and offenders may face up to 2 years in prison for intentionally or negligently causing injury to whales and dolphins.
No Big Mac Burgers Here
Big Mac is a type of burger from the McDonald's chain; there are no restaurants or eateries selling Big Macs on the Faroe Islands. If you're a Big Mac enthusiast, your only option is to eat burgers from the Burger King chain in the city of Torshavn.
No Prisons
You can rest assured about security issues on the Faroe Islands, according to the Numbeo website - the crime rate on the island is very low and insignificant, although there is still only one prison here to hold prisoners convicted of serious crimes, but those prisoners will be transferred to Denmark instead of being held on the island.
Only 3 Traffic Lights Across the Island
The capital, Torshavn, is located on Streymoy Island, one of the largest and most populous islands in the Faroe Islands. All three traffic signal lights are installed in the city center, and the distance between these lights is very close.
As per Ngoisao.net
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 30, 2015
