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Faroe Islands
ABOVE: A Faroese student celebrates graduation. The Faroes are a Danish dependency in the North Atlantic. The capital of Tórshavn is about a day's sailing time by passenger ferry from Denmark, Norway, the Shetland Islands, or Iceland. The islands resemble sheared-off mountains that rise from several thousand feet beneath the ocean. The landscape consists mostly of grass and rock outcroppings, and villages are connected by narrow roads (often one lane with pullovers for passing) where you'll need to watch for unattended grazing sheep if you're touring by car, motorcycle, or bike. If you decide to visit the Faroes, allow time to explore more than one island. The populated islands are connected by ferries, and frequent buses make it easy to get around without a car. Book hotel rooms ahead whenever possible, and don't neglect hostels (some of which offer private rooms as well as dormitory beds). The Faroese tourist industry is relatively undeveloped, and both accommodations and restaurants are in limited supply outside the capital of Tórshavn. For more information and Web links, see:
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