Faroe Islands

/ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ · name

Meaning

An archipelago and self-governing autonomous territory of Denmark, in the North Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland.

Etymology / origin

From Old Norse Færeyjar (“Faroe Islands”, literally “Sheep Islands”), a compound of fær (“sheep”) and eyjar (“islands”).

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