Faroe Islands
Travel Guide to Torshavn, Faroe Islands
This is a major trading city located in the eastern part of Stirrup Island.
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.
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.