Faroe Islands profile - Facts

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Image caption Fish farming is a major activity on the Faroe Islands

• Territory: Faroe Islands
• Status: Self-governing part of Denmark
• Population: 48,400 (UN Demographic Yearbook system, 2012)
• Capital: Torshavn
• Area: 1,399 sq km (540 sq miles)
• Major languages: Faroese, Danish
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 75 years (men), 81 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Danish krone = 100 ore
• Main exports: Fish, fish products, marine vessels
• GNI per capita: n/a
• Internet domain: .fo
• International dialling code: +298