Faroe Islands

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Faroe Islands is a territory of Denmark Alternative name(s) Færøerne Islands Language(s) Faroese Literacy rate 99% Currency Danish krone, Faroese króna Capital City Torshavn Country code +298 Domain(TLD) .fo Ethnicity Faroe Islanders Religion Christianity Nationality Faroese Driving Side Drive on the Right-hand side Date Format dd/mm/yyyy Total Area 1,399 km2 (540 sq mi) Timezone UTC±00:00 (WET) Average elevation 300 m (982 ft) Coastline 1,117 Km Mains Electricity 230 V Emergency Telephone Numbers

No official motto

Motto of Faroe Islands

National symbols of Faroe Islands

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  National animal
  Brown bear
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  National dish
  Skerpikjøt
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  National dance
  Faroese chain dance
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  National dress
  Men wear a plain white shirt, under a waistcoat, made from fine wool.
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  National monument
  The Kongaminni
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National flower
  Buttercup
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  National drink
  Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins
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  National colors
  Blue and red
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  National sports
  Football
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  National tree
  Not Declared
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  National bird
  Oystercatcher
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  National poet
  Nólsoyar Páll
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National football team
  FRO
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  Tourism slogan
  Unspoiled, Unexplored, Unbelievable
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  Emoji flag
  🇫🇴
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  National airline
  Atlantic Airways
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  National instrument
  Not Declared
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  National hero
  Nólsoyar Páll
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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  Veðrur