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People and Society

People and Society of Faroe Islands

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Faroe Islands.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Faroese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups
Scandinavian
Population
49,057
Population in Major Urban Areas
TORSHAVN (capital) 20,000

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish

  • Danish
  • Faroese