are an autonomous group of islands in the North Atlantic between the British Isles, Norway and Iceland, belonging to the Danish Crown. The 18 islands were discovered and settled in the Middle Ages, and today all but the smallest, Lítla Dímun, are permanently inhabited.

Best time to visit: the months of June to August are by far the best time to visit the Faroe Islands. The days are long and the weather is relatively good. However, high temperatures are not reached, averaging only 11 °C in July.

Official language: Föröisch, Danish

Currency: Faroese krone

Provincial capital: Tórshavn