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The Faroe Islands: Interpretations of History by Jonathan Wylie, 1986-12-15 History of the Faroe Islands: Denmark-norway Torvi[eth] i Foroyum i sogu og si[eth]sogu.(Peat in the Faroe Islands in History and Cultural History)(Book review): An article from: The Geographical Journal by Kevin J. Edwards, 2009-06-01 The history of the Faroe Islands, 1709-1816 (Færoensia) by John F West, 1985 Studies in the vegetational history of the Faroe and Shetland Islands (Annales Societatis Scientiarum Faeroensis) by Johannes Johansen, 1985 Faroe Islands: Webster's Timeline History, 800 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2010-05-17 An Historical And Descriptive Account Of Iceland, Greenland, And The Faroe Islands; With Illustrations Of Their Natural History. by James Nicol, 2010-06-05 An Historical and Descriptive Account of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands: With Illustrations of Their Natural History by Anonymous, 2010-03-08 An Historical And Descriptive Account Of Iceland, Greenland, And The Faroe Islands - With Illustrations Of Their Natural History by Anon, 2009-04-14 An Historical and Descriptive Account of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands; With Illustrations of Their Natural History A statistical history of football in Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, San Marino (E.L.C.H) by Alexander Graham, 1999 The Faroe Islands by LIV Kjrsvik Schei, 2003-01 Thrand of Gotu The Far Islands and Other Cold Places: Travel Essays of a Victorian Lady by Elizabeth Taylor, 1997-09-01

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1. Faroe Islands History | Lonely Planet World Guide
   faroe islands history. St Brendan and his monks sailed past a couple of islands in the 6th century that they named the Island of  
   http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/faroe_islands/history.htm
   
   Extractions: Faroe Islands St Brendan and his monks sailed past a couple of islands in the 6th century that they named the Island of Sheep and the Paradise of Birds, and modern day historians have speculated that both islands were in the Faroes. The Paradise of Birds may well have been Mykines, the Faroes' westernmost island, which has an unusually dense bird population. The first human settlers were Irish monks, who did not arrive till late in the 6th century. They were no doubt seeking pagans whose souls they could save, or places where they could live in peaceful devotion. Little information remains about their stay, but it's likely that the herds of sheep that the Norse found there in the 9th century originated from hardy stock the Irish brought with them. Like those who settled Iceland, the first Norse to arrive in the Faroes were simple farmers and pastoralists looking for a peaceful place free of the ravages of pirates and tyrants on the mainland. According to the F¦ringa Saga , written in Iceland during the 13th century, the Faroes converted to Christianity around 1000 and became a constitutional part of the Kingdom of Norway in 1035. Norway was formally joined to the Kingdom of Denmark in 1380, and the Faroes adopted a Danish system of law and justice. From very early on, the government of the Faroes lay in the

2. Faroe Islands History And Geography
   Faroe Islands (part of the Kingdom of Denmark), Country Flag of Faroe Islands. Faroe Islands. Introduction. Top of Page. Background  
   http://www.worldhistory.com/geos/fo.htm
   
   Extractions: (part of the Kingdom of Denmark) Introduction [Top of Page] Background: The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self-government was attained in 1948. Geography [Top of Page] Location: Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the north Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway Geographic coordinates: 62 00 N, 7 00 W Map references: Europe Area:

3. Travel In Faroe - Faroe Islands History
   Faroe History. Home. The Faroe Islands were one of the last territories on the planet to be discovered and populated. The first  
   http://www.eurotravelling.net/faroe/faroe_history.htm
   
   Extractions: Faroe - History The Faroe Islands were one of the last territories on the planet to be discovered and populated. The first settlers are said to have been Irish monks who arrived in the year 700 and something, there are no signs of people having lived here before that so the birds had it to themselves. Norsemen arrived in the early 800's. For the first 200 years or so Faroes was a free country but it then came under foreign power - first Norway and then Denmark. During the Second World War, when the Germans occupied Denmark, Faroes helped feed Britain by sailing there with fish; they sailed under the new Faroese flag, which the British officially recognised. There had been a strong movement for independence for many years and in 1946 a referendum was held and the majority chose independence. This caused concern in Denmark and the Danish government dissolved the Parliament. A new Parliament was elected in which there was not a majority for independence. In 1948 the Danish Parliament passed the Home Rule Act making Faroes a self-governing state inside the Danish Kingdom. The Act recognised the Faroese flag and the Faroese language. In recent times, the number of people wanting independence for their nation has increased considerably and in 1998 the Parliamentary elections resulted in a coalition taking power whose main promise was to set in motion a process towards full sovereignty. That process is now underway.

4. Faroe Islands
   Scouting in the faroe islands history of Scouting and current status of national Scouting organizations. http//n2zgu.50megs.com  
   http://www.blueglobus.com/Faroe Islands.shtml

5. Faroe Islands / Fo.html
   Faroe Islands Vegetation. National Library of the faroe islands history Top of Page. Brief History. Faroe Islands Struggle for a Boundary News Top of Page.  
   http://www.meatnpotatoes.com/nations/fo.html
   
   Extractions: Search Engines/Web Directories General Travel Legal 34.77 kb jpg Government [Top of Page] Faroe Islands Government Faroe Islands Parliament Samfelag SocietyGovernment Directory ... Meatnpotatoes Denmark Site Economy [Top of Page] Ministry of Finance Customs and Tax Authority Landsbank of the Faroes New Information Memorandum on the Faroe Islands Next ~ Will be operational here soon ~ Statistics Faroe Islands Ministry of Trade and Industry Faroe Islands Trade Council National Telecom Agency ... Tradeport Faroe Islands Reports [Top of Page] US Consular Information Sheet on Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands CIA World FactbookFaroe Islands Internet Resources [Top of Page] Golden Gate University Internet Resources for the Faroe Islands Education [Top of Page] University of the Faroe Islands Danish Meteorological Institute Faroe Islands Vegetation ... National Library of the Faroe Islands History [Top of Page] Brief History Faroe Islands Struggle for a Boundary News [Top of Page] Faroe Islands Review Sosialurin Search Engines/Web Directories [Top of Page] The Faroe Islands Faroese Links faroeweb.com

6. SCOUTING IN ALBANIA
   History of Scouting and current status of national Scouting organizations.  
   http://n2zgu.50megs.com/FARO.htm
   
   Extractions: Ecommerce Solution Free Web Space Free Web Site Web Hosting ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 SCOUTING IN FAROE ISLANDS KFUM SKOTARNIR I FOROYUM YMCA SCOUTS OF THE FAROE ISLANDS FOROYA SKOTASAMBAND FAROES SCOUT ASSOCIATION In the Faroe Islands, there are 4 Scout Associations. They work under the same basic rules, but they do have their own specialties. The organization was founded in 1926. There are 4 Scout groups in the country. The groups are not connected to any religious organizations and have both girls and boys as members. The uniform is a yellow shirt. There are just under 300 members. THE SALVATION ARMY SCOUTS The FH-Scouts were founded in 1939. There is only one small group in the country. The group is connected to the Salvation Army. There are only girl members. The uniform is a gray shirt. In 1994, there were 24 members throughout the country. THE FAROESE YWCA SCOUTS The Girl Scouts were founded in 1928. There are 6 groups in the country. The gfroups are connected to the Lutheran Church. In most places, there are only female members. The uniform is a green shirt. In 1994, there were 269 members. THE FAROESE YMCA SCOUTS The Boy Scouts were founded in 1939. There are 14 groups in the country. The organization is connected to the Lutheran Church. The uniform is a green shirt and members are both male and female. In 1994, there were 998 members in the country.

7. History Of The Faroe Islands
   HISTORY OF THE FAROES. The l oslashgting. Later The Faroe Islands passed under the crown of Norway which came into a union with Denmark in 1830.  
   http://www.tess.dk/tessfaer/historie.htm
   
   Extractions: The faroese decend back to goes back to 800 ad. where Norwegian settlers replaced an Irish settelment. They established an assembly called the Althing The 19th century saw the emergence of a Farose national movement that sought to protect the Farose language and culture against a growing Dansih influence. And in the 40ties the dream of the national movement came partly true when the islands became virtually selfgoverning. In 1940 Denmark was occupied by Germany, at the same time British forces landed on Faroese soil. Because of the war, all ties between Denmark and The Faeroese were cut off. After the war it was unthinkable to go to the former country status. After a referendum in 1946 a mere majority of the population voted for independence. But the following negotiatings with the Danes resulted in the so-called Home Rule Act which gives The Faroe Islands independence in internal matters.

8. TORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK - 62*01'N/6*46'W WORLD PORT DIRECTORY HENRY NOW
   Faroe Islands Geography. Faroe Islands Map and Information. faroe islands history. Faroe Islands Travel Information. Faroe Islands Photo Gallery.  
   http://maxpages.com/europe/Torshavn

9. Jeff's Stamp Page
   Personal website of Jeffrey Crown, A faroe Island Stamp Collector Late Breaking News faroe islands Stamps - faroe islands Postal history - Awards faroe islands Postal history. These web pages present selected items of faroe islands postal history  
   http://www.faroestampsite.com/

10. Faroe Islands' History (the S.c.nordic FAQ)
    faroe islands history. 3.6.3 history. ca.600 ? Celtic settlers (Irish monks) make it to the faroes. ca.900 The faroe islands are  
    http://www.lysator.liu.se/nordic/scn/faq363.html
    
    Extractions: [ Check if Lysator's faster www-server is up and running? ] Denmark ca.600 ? Celtic settlers (Irish monks) make it to the Faroes. ca.900 The Faroe Islands are colonized by Norwegian settlers. The Faroe Islands become a Norwegian dependency. Along with Norway, the Faroes become united with Denmark. The Faroes become (technically) a part of Zealand, Denmark. When Denmark cedes Norway in the peace treaty of Kiel, the Faroes remain with Denmark. The independence movement starts. The Faroes are occupied by British forces during WWII. Trade with the UK leads to economic growth. The Faroese flag is commonly used since the UK does not tolerate the flag of German-occupied Denmark. The Faroe Islands are granted autonomy within the Danish Kingdom. When Denmark joins the European Community (EC) the Faroe Islands choose to stay outside the EC. Good prospects in the fishing industry lead the Faroes to invest large sums in infrastructure to prevent depopulation of small villages.

11. Postal History Intro
    faroe islands Postal history. " The faroe islands, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, are a selfgoverning part of the kingdom of Denmark and comprise 18 separate islands with a total area of 540  
    http://www.faroestampsite.com/posthist.htm
    
    Extractions: The Faroe Islands, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, are a self-governing part of the kingdom of Denmark and comprise 18 separate islands with a total area of 540 square miles. In 1975 the population of the Faroes was 40,000 persons - most of whom were resident in the capital, Thorshavn. The first post office was established in Thorshavn in 1870. Subsidiary post offices were opened in Trangisvaag and Klaksvig in 1887 and 1888 respectively. Local, or minor subsidiary post offices were established from 1903. In 1880 the Thorshavn post office processed 2111 letters, by the turn of the century, the Faroes post offices were handling 35,000 pieces of mail per year. During the period covered by these web pages, as a part of Denmark, the Faroes used Danish stamps and relied on the mainland for their supply as well as for other related materials, such as cancellation devices. At certain periods, the supplies from Denmark were disrupted and temporary emergency measures adopted to maintain postal services. Major factors in the development of the Faroes postal service were, first, the remoteness of the Islands; second, the topography; third, the population growth; and finally, dependence upon Denmark. These web pages present selected items of the Faroes postal history illustrating its reliance upon the mainland through: (a) use of Danish stamps and other materials, and (b) provisional issues when the former were not available. The development of the intra-Faroes postal service is illustrated by reference to the cancellation devices, many examples of which can only be found on loose stamps or on piece, used in the various post offices.

12. Faroe Islands - Scandinavica.com
    The faroe islands, an archipelago of 18 isles in the North Sea between Iceland and Norway. We are 45 000 faroese living in the faroe islands. Our capital is Tórshavn (16 000 The capital Tórshavn. Discover its history, museums and meet the locals.  
    http://www.scandinavica.com/faroe.htm
    
    Extractions: We speak Faroese and Danish. The Faroese language is a variation of old Norse, similar to Icelandic, and is related to the other Scandinavian languages. Learn Danish here HOW IS OUR COUNTRY LIKE ? How does Faroe look like : rugged and rocky, with an spectacular scenery all around. Watch live web-cameras in Faroe here

13. Faroe Islands
    , specifications, and history.  
    http://flagspot.net/flags/fo.html
    
    Extractions: Mark Sensen, 26 September 1995 The construction sheet is equal to that of the Norwegian flag (6+1+2+1+6):(6+1+2+1+12). A note in Album des Pavillons (2000) explains that the Danish national flag may also be flown. I am not sure what that means - it may be that it is flown instead of the civil ensign by vessels registered in Faroes, or it is appropriate to use the Dannebrog as a courtesy flag, or it is appropriate for state offices to use Dannebrog instead and so on?

14. The Natural History Museum
    The botanist in the Department has made a special study of the history of vegetation in the faroe islands. There is a garden of faroese plants at the museum.  
    http://www.sleipnir.fo/musnat.htm
    
    Extractions: The Natural History Museum was founded in 1955. Its object is to collect, preserve, and display items which illustrate the natural environment of the Faroe Islands. The work of making new exhibitions and improving the old ones goes on continuously. The exhibitions are housed in two buildings. Research plays an important part in the work. The museum is divided into three departments: The Geology Department, The Zoology Department, and the Botany Department. Nine people are employed at the museum. The Geology Department is responsible for all general matters concerning geology. Geological mapping both at sea and ashore has been an important part of the work. When the land mapping of the Faroes was completed in the 1960s, a study of the sea-bed was started. In 1980-81 two deep-drillings were carried out, 660 and 2178 m deep. In 1992 the Faroe Islands gained legislative authority over, and the right to manage, the natural resources in the Faroese continental shelf. The authorities have since decided to initiate exploration for oil and gas. The Geology Department plays an important role in this project. The Geology Department cooperates closely with the Geological Survey of Denmark.

15. Faroe Islands Study Circle
    A group formed in 1991 to bring together collectors of faroe islands' postage stamps, postmarks and postal history. Features information on membership, members online, library, publications links to faroese philatelic web pages.  
    http://www.faroeislandssc.org.uk/
    
    Extractions: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Links to Faroese web pages The Faroe Islands Study Circle was formed in 1991. It was established to bring together collectors of Faroe Islands' postage stamps, postmarks, postal history and so on. It allows collectors to share information about their interests. Many of the Study Circle's members also have a more general interest in the Faroe Islands - their geography, history, flora and fauna, transportation, etc and the Study Circle endeavours to cater for these wider interests too. The Study Circle's magazine (called "238") and the Secretary's Newsletter is sent to members on a six-monthly basis. A well stocked library allows books about the Faroes to be available for loan by post. The Study Circle also operates an exchange packet scheme (within the UK only) and postal auctions. Meetings are arranged when opportunity permits. Regional meetings - as well as individual contacts for members living within relatively close proximity - are encouraged. Visits to the Faroes were arranged by the Study Circle in 1993 and 1996.

16. Faroe Islands - Facts About Faroe Islands Including Map And Flag Images
    world atlas, atlas, facts, maps, flags faroe islands. faroe islands history Geography and Economic information. faroe islands The population of the faroe islands is largely descended from  
    http://www.world-atlas.net/Faroe_Islands
    
    Extractions: A B C D ... Faroe Islands Faroe Islands Introduction Faroe Islands Background: The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self-government was attained in 1948. Geography Faroe Islands Location: Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway Geographic coordinates: 62 00 N, 7 00 W Map references: Europe Area: total: 1,399 sq km

17. Denmark History | Lonely Planet World Guide
    history. broke its political ties with Denmark in the early 19th century, the former Norwegian colonies of Iceland, Greenland and the faroe islands stayed under  
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    Extractions: Denmark Nomadic hunters followed the lichen and moss-eating reindeer into post-glacial Denmark. The reindeer heard 'go north' voices, but the Stone Age hunters stayed put, sowing seeds in the ash of slash-and-burn fields, fencing in stock animals and burying their dead vertically. Skill and artistry flowered in the Bronze Age from 1800 BC, trade routes paddled all the way south and the most beautiful and valuable objects were buried in bogs as sacrificial offerings. Iron clanged in from 500 BC and was domestically available, leading to the development of large agricultural communities. Present-day Denmark can trace its linguistic and cultural roots back to when the region was settled by the Danes, a tribe that is thought to have migrated south from Sweden around 500 AD. In the late 9th century, warriors led by the Norwegian Viking chieftain Hardegon conquered the Jutland peninsula. The Danish monarchy, which claims to be the world's oldest, dates back to Hardegon's son, Gorm the Old, who established his reign early in the 10th century. Gorm's son, Harald Bluetooth, completed the conquest of the Danes, speeding their conversion to Christianity. Bluetooth's gob-stopping successors, Forkbeard and sons, got the wood on England, setting up shop and throne and living the sweet life of Anglo-Dane monarchs. They kept it together for half a century or so, but as Viking power waned, the borders of the Danish kingdom shrank back to Denmark.

18. Wikipedia History Of The Faroe Islands
    Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia's article on 'history of the faroe islands' The early history of the faroe islands is not clear to escape the tyranny of Harold Haarfager, settled in the islands .  
    http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Far

19. History Of The Faroe Islands
    Article on history of the faroe islands from Worldhistory.com, licensed from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. history of the faroe islands.  
    http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/H/History-of-the-Faroe-Islands.htm
    
    Extractions: World History (home) Encyclopedia Index Localities Companies Surnames ... This Week in History History of the Faroe Islands in the news The early history of the Faroe Islands is not clear. It appears that about the beginning of the 9th century Grim Kamban, a Norwegian emigrant who had left his country to escape the tyranny of Harold Haarfager , settled in the islands. It is said that a small colony of Irish and Scottish monks were found in Suduroy and dispersed by him. The Faeroes then already bore their name of Sheep Islands, as these animals had been found to flourish here exceedingly. Early in the 11th century Sigmund or Sigismund Bresterson, whose family had flourished in the southern islands but had been almost exterminated by invaders from the northern, was sent from Norway, whither he had escaped, to take possession of the islands for Olaf Tryggvason , king of Norway. He introduced Christianity , and, though he was subsequently murdered, Norwegian supremacy was upheld, and continued till , when the islands became part of the double monarchy Denmark/Norway English adventurers gave great trouble to the inhabitants in the 16th century , and the name of Magnus Heineson, a native of Streymoy, who was sent by Frederick II Christian III . Denmark retained possession of the Faeroes at the Peace of Kiel in . A high degree of self-government was attained in

20. Factsheet Denmark - The Faeroe Islands
    with institutes for Faeroese language and literature, natural science, history and social faroe islands Tourist Board Gongin Postboks 118 FO110 Tórshavn (+298  
    http://www.um.dk/english/faktaark/fa23/fa23_eng.asp

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