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Beautiful Faroe Islands in Denmark
Published: Aug 21, 2013 11:42 AM Updated: Aug 21, 2013 11:54 AM

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2013 shows a church in the old town of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2013 shows Faroes singing at an outdoor weekend music party in Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq.km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2013 shows a pasture in Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2013 shows an alley in the old town of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2013 shows a port in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2013 shows a fishing village in Nolsoy Island of Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2013 shows a newly repaired fishing boat in Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 19, 2013 shows a port near a fall in Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq.km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2013 shows the central plaza in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq.km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 19, 2013 shows a Faroe-style church in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 19, 2013 shows residential buildings in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2013 shows the night view of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq.km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)


 

Photo taken on Aug. 19, 2013 shows residential buildings in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The total area is approximately 1399 sq. km. with a population of almost 50,000 people. The fishing industry is the most important source of income for the Faroes. Tourism is the second largest industry, followed by woolen and other manufactured products. (Xinhua/Yang Jingzhong)