Faroe Islands Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Faroe Islands
Where is it located?: The Faroe Islands are a cluster of islands between Iceland and Scotland.
Why do people go there?: These far away islands are home to a small population of less than 50,000 people, and a disproportionate number of little puffins.
How do travelers get there?: Depart Denmark, Norway or Iceland and hop on a ferry or fly to the islands from any of those countries.
Currency: Danish krone (DKK)
City Code: 298
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Population: 50000
Languages: Faroese, Danish and English are all spoken
Travel Information
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Attractions: Remoteness, Birds, Sea
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/den/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/den/
Tourist Office: Faroe Islands Tourist Board, P.O.Box 118, FO-110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Telephone: +298 316055, Fax: +298 310858, Email: tourist@tourist.fo, http://www.tourist.fo/
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How to get around?: Buses and ferries are the best way to do it
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