FAROE ISLANDS ~ Leirvik ~

... The Faroe Islands are considered to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places on Earth.... unique nature, history and culture... a “paradise of birds”... the lack of trees gives it a wide-open, crisp-air feel... great place for diving and snorkeling  in the crystal clear waters...  the town of Leirvík has an amazing archaeological site, a Viking Age farmstead called Toftanes that was accidentally discovered when building a road... Big Thanks Rosmarie!! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Photo: Absalon Hansen
The Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 islands of which 16 are inhabited in the North Atlantic Ocean, situated roughly midway between Iceland, Norway and the northern tip of Scotland.

They are an autonomous country, self-governing but within the Kingdom of Denmark. Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands.Fishing is the most important Faroese industry.

Leirvík is a town located on the east coast of the second-largest island Eysturoy. Archaeological excavations have shown that the town was first settled the 9th century by the Vikings.

Puffins, razorbills, cormorants, Black guillemot and the large gannet are often found in this part of the world. The Faroese hare, sheep, horse and small Faroese mice are unique after having adapted to the climate over a long period of time. The ground is covered by more than 400 types of low-lying Arctic-type plants.

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Faroese National Costumes
(Issued 26-09-2016)