Trivia in Faroe Islands
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Nordic cross flag called "Merkið" with red field, white cross bordered by blue
Emblem: Coat of arms featuring a ram with sharp horns
Trivia & facts
- The number of sheep on the islands is said to be about 1.7 times the human population.
- All postal codes start with FO- followed by three digits.
- There was a period when traffic lights existed only in the capital Tórshavn.
- Faroese has over 30 words for fog.
- Several subsea tunnels have roundabouts inside them.
- Sheep serve as "lawnmowers" for stadium grass.
- Approximately 50% of electricity is generated from renewable sources like wind and hydro.
- Since the 2000s, domestically produced dramas have achieved high ratings in Scandinavia.
- Car license plates have a white background with a blue line and sheep logo.
- One of the founders of Skype is from the Faroe Islands.