Faroe Islands

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Religions of Faroe Islands

The majority of the Faroese population, approximately 85 percent, belongs to the Faroese Evangelical Lutheran Church.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Faroese cuisine

Important parts of Faroese cuisine are lamb and fish, due to the proximity to the ocean. Traditional food from the Faroe Islands include skerpikjt (a type of dried mutton), seafood, whale meat, blubber, garnatlg, puffins, potatoes and few fresh vegetables.

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Regions and municipalities

The Faroe Islands are divided into six regions, seven constituencies and 30 municipalities. The region of Streymoy is composed of two constituencies. Each region has one sheriff.