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.
The majority of the Faroese population, approximately 85 percent, belongs to the Faroese Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Although the Faroe Islands are located at 62 degrees N the climate in the Faroe Islands is surprisingly mild due to the Gulf Stream.
The average temperature in the warmest months is 13°C resulting is mild summer days and during the winther the average temperature is 3°C.