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Faroe Islands

Capital: Torshavn
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Key Facts

Territory: Faroe Islands
Status: Self-governing part of Denmark
Population: 47,700 (Danish government, 2003)
Area: 1,399 sq km (540 sq miles)
Major languages: Faroese, Danish
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 75 years (men), 81 years (women)
Monetary unit: 1 Danish krone = 100 ore
Main exports: Fish, fish products, marine vessels
GNI per capita: n/a
Internet domain: .fo

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