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	Flag of the Faroe Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of the Faroe Islands is an offset cross, following as with other Nordic flags the tradition set by the Dannebrog.
		On 25 April 1940 British authorities approved the flag as the ensign of the Faroes.
		With the Home Rule Act of 23 March 1948 the flag was finally recognized as the national flag of the Faroes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_the_Faroe_Islands (245 words)

	Faroe Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In continuation of this the Løgting was abolished (1816), and the Faroe Islands were to be governed as a regular Danish amt, with the Amtmand as its head of government.
		The Faroe Islands status as an Danish amt was brought to an end with the home-rule law, instead the Faroe Islands were given a high degree of self-government, supported by a substantial annual subsidy from Denmark.
		The Faroes and the EU The Faroe Islands are not part of the EU, as explicitly asserted by both Rome treaties.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faroe_Islands (2165 words)

	Faroe Islands
		The horizontal dimensions of the flag are 6:1:2:1:12, the vertical ones 6:1:2:1:6.
		In the case of the Faroe Islands, horizontally there are 6 units of white, 1 unit of blue, 2 units of red, 1 unit of blue, and 12 units of white.
		The flag of the Faroes was first made by Faroese students in Copenhagen and later brought to the Faroes where it was first hoisted 22 June 1919.
	flagspot.net /flags/fo.html (704 words)

	Faroe Islands Flag - World Flags 101 - Faroean Islands Flags
		The flag of the Faroe Islands consists of a white base with a red (Scandinavian) cross outlined in blue.
		The flag first originated with Faroese students in Copenhagen and was later brought to the Faroe Islands where it was first raised on June 22, 1919.
		In the Faroe Islands it is unacceptable to fly two flags on the same rope or pole.
	www.worldflags101.com /f/faroe-islands-flag.aspx (278 words)

	Island Vulnerability, Faroe Islands
		Island Vulnerability explores the challenges which isolated geographies face when dealing with risk and disasters by examining the processes which create, maintain, and could be used to reduce their vulnerability.
		Funded by the U.K.'s National Trust as an Arkell Fellow, I travelled to the Faroe Islands from 7 July 2003 to 24 July 2003 to investigate sustainability and vulnerability issues for small island heritage.
		The Faroe Islands are a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark with a strong impetus towards independence.
	www.islandvulnerability.org /faroes.html (1809 words)

	Government and society (from Faroe Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The islands are a self-governing region within the Danish state and send two representatives (elected every four years) to the Folketing, the Danish legislature.
		The main islands are Streym (Streymoy), Eystur (Eysturoy), Vágar, Sudhur (Sudhuroy), Sand (Sandoy), Bordh (Bordhoy), and Svín (Svínoy).
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-2230 (859 words)

	Land (from Faroe Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Composed of volcanic rocks covered by a thin layer of moraine or peat soil, the islands are high and rugged with perpendicular cliffs—the highest at Mount Slaettara (Slaettaratindur; 2,894 feet [882 metres]) on Eystur Island—and flat summits separated by narrow ravines.
		The northernmost of the British Isles, the Shetland Islands are a unitary district of Scotland, in the United Kingdom.
		The islands are located in the North Atlantic Ocean about 130 miles (210 kilometers) northeast of the Scottish mainland and 200 miles (320 kilometers) west of Norway.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-2227 (882 words)

	faeroe islands map and information page
		The rugged Faeroe Islands (18 in all), are in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 250 miles (402 km) directly north of Scotland.
		First settled by the Norwegian Vikings, these islands, politically connected to Denmark since the 14th Century, have enjoyed home rule since 1948, and continually strive for full sovereignty.
		The Faeroe Island's pages are currently being revised, but you can find additional information about the history of the islands here.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/faeroe.htm (407 words)

	Faroe Islands Study Circle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		Visits to the Faroes were arranged by the Study Circle in 1993 and 1996.
	www.faroeislandssc.org (235 words)

	National Flag of Faroe Islands
		This illustration of the Faroe Islands Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
		Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
		Our flag illustrations are used by major book publishers, magazines, government agencies, international organizations, professional sports associations, international companies and professional designers around the world.
	www.flagart.com /flags/faroe-islands.htm (449 words)

	Eysturoy - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Eysturoy (Danish: Østerø), meaning East island (pronounced ['estroi], Danish ['österö]) is the second-largest of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, both in size (286.3 km²) and population (10,586).
		It is separated by a narrow sound from the main island of Streymoy.
		Leirvík on the east coast of the island is the gateway for transport connections to the north-eastern islands, particularly Klaksvík on the island of Borðoy, which is the Faroes' second-largest town.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Eysturoy (327 words)

	Faroe Islands ( Føroyar )
		Island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway.
		Archipelago of which 17 inhabited islands; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands.
		Establishing the Faroe Islands as a sovereign state.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/faroe_islands.htm (613 words)

	eBay - faroe island, Europe, Topical Specialty items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Mint Faroe Islands in Hingeless Lighthouse SN 73973
		Faroe Islands Superb Used in Lighthouse SN 73974
		Faroe Islands mint never hinged Collection SN 73994
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=faroe+island&newu=1&krd=1 (337 words)

	Faroese Flag - Flag Of Faroe Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		If you would like to use this flag of Faroe Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this map of Faroe Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for Faroe Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_faroe_islands.shtml (288 words)

	Flags of the World - Faroe Islands
		The Faroe Islands flag is called "Merkid", meaning the sign or banner.
		The white field color represents the pure sky as well as the foam of the waves breaking against the coasts of the islands, red and blue are both colors found in traditional Faroese headdress.
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	www.anyflag.com /country/faroe.php (121 words)

	Hestur - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Hestur is an island in central Faroe Islands, located to the west of Streymoy and to the south of Koltur.
		In an attempt to fight the depopulation of the village, a swimming pool was built on the island in 1974.
		On the southern part of the island by the lake Fagradalsvatn, one can camp.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Hestur (270 words)

	Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (5' x 8')
		Home > Flags of the World > Flags of The World: Territories and Organizations > Faroe Islands Flag > Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (5' x 8')
		Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
		Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
	www.njflags.com /faisflny5x81.html (117 words)

	Faeroe Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For more information on the flag see : FOTW : Flags of the World
		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.
	www.vdiest.nl /Europa/faeroe_islands.htm (369 words)

	Image:Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg - Wikimedia Commons
		Image:Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg - Wikimedia Commons
		It was made by User:IceKarma (Jeffrey Connell), who released it to the public domain.
		I, the author of this work, hereby release it into the public domain.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_Faroe_Islands.svg (163 words)

	Faroe Islands
		Background: The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century.
		Location: Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway.
		Geography - note: Archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islets; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands.
	www.paulnoll.com /Locations/visiting-Faroe-Islands.html (281 words)

	Lucy's Faroe Islands Web Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		"The Faroe Islands were one of the last territories on the planet to be discovered and populated."
		My interest in the Faroe Islands began on 18-March-2001 when a chat friend said "Hello samscat!".
		Since that time, with researching the wealth of information on the internet, my interest has grown to the point that it needs to be shared with as many people as view this website.
	pages.zdnet.com /llongo/lucysfaroeislandwebpage (158 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Faroe Islands
		MSN Encarta - Search Results - Faroe Islands
		Faroe Islands (Danish, Føroyar/Færøerne), island group, an integral part of Denmark, in the North Atlantic Ocean, about midway between the Shetland...
		Legislative power in Denmark is vested jointly in the sovereign and in a unicameral legislature, the Folketing or diet.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Faroe_Islands.html (89 words)

	Scandinavian Shop > Faroese flags > Faroe Flag stickers and fashion - Scandinavica.com
		Please email us at info@scandinavica.com if you want us to let you know when this flag becomes available.
		» The Faroese flag is known as the "Merkið".
		» The Merkid was designed by Faroese students in Copenhagen and first hoisted in the Faroes in 1919.
	www.scandinavica.com /shop/flags/faroe.htm (214 words)

	Faroe Islands Flag T-Shirt - Design 4
		Coffee Mug with Faroe Islands Coat of Arms and Soccer Ball
		Faroe Islands Soccer - Football Bumper Sticker - Design 2
		Faroe Islands Soccer T-Shirt - World Soccer 2006
	www.pennantshop.com /flag_shirt_d4_0057.html (128 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Flag of Faroe Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Flag of Faroe Islands
		Home Reference Maps Appendixes Flags of the World
		white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
	www.faqs.org /docs/factbook/flags/fo-flag.html (54 words)

	Fa - Fr
		Learn more about the flag of the Falkland Islands.
		Explore the country of the Faroe Islands with this helpful color map.
		Learn more about the flag of the Faroe Islands.
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	Clip Art of Flag of Faroe Islands - Search Clipart Illustration Drawings and Images - FWO_137C FWO_137C.jpg
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		You also get 40 signal flags, 5 organization flags, and 20 flags flying.
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	Faroe Islands Flag
		Home > Flags of the World > Flags of The World: Territories and Organizations > Faroe Islands Flag
		Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
		Faroe Islands Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
	www.njflags.com /faisfl1.html (90 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Faroe Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway
		archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islets; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic; precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands
		The Faroese economy has had a strong performance since 1994, mostly as a result of increasing fish landings and high and stable export prices.
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/fo.html (944 words)

	FLAG IMAGES - FAROE ISLANDS GRAY LARGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Download and usage of this flag must conform to terms of use
		Just include a link to use this flag for free or buy a link-free license now!
		Flag graphics look and styles are trademarks of 3DFlags
	www.3dflags.com /html/en/icon/classic/d/denfi_2fsgl.html (104 words)

	EUROVOC - Faeroes
		Decision No 1/98 of the EC/Denmark-Faroe Islands Joint Committee of 13 March 1998 amending Tables I and II of the Annex to Protocol 1 of the Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faroe Islands, of the other part
		Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faroe Islands, on the other hand, establishing measures for salmon fishing in North Atlantic waters
		Negotiations with Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Russia on the international distribution of blue whiting catch quotas.
	www.ius-software.si /EUII/Eurovoc/Faeroes.htm (4129 words)

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