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Total area: 1,399 km2
Population: 48,917 (2010 estimate)
Density: 35/km2
Currency: Faroese króna (DKK)
Official language(s): Faroese, Danish
Capital: Tórshavn
Governement: Parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .fo
Calling code: 298

  Tourists are attracted in Faroe Islands by its glacial landscapes, winter activities and diverse, unique culture. Tourist attractions are most crowded during summer, since winters are cold and dangerous. Tourism in the Faroe Islands is currently under development. If you come to visit the Faroe Islands, you ought to see Saksun -it attracts tourists by the beautiful landscapes at sunset, Pollur Lake - almost perfectly rounded and excellent for fishing, Torshavn - the capital of the islands, Fornminissavn -a historical museum, Vestmanna Bird Cliffs, Kirkjubour - The oldest wooden house in the world. The most pleasant time to travel to the Faroe Islands is during summer (June-August), when days are long, the weather is nice and all sights are open.

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