Faroe Islands |  |
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Faroe Islands | |
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| capital: | Torshavn |
| geographic coordinates: | 62 01 N, 6 46 W |
| time difference: | UTC 0 |
| daylight saving time: | +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
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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. A high degree of self government was attained in 1948. |