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Torshavn

46,662 (July 2004 est.)

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.

NA

purchasing power parity - $1 billion (2001 est.)

25,000 (2002)

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