InformationA comprehensive introduction to the Faroes (Faeroe Islands). Framtak is a useful resource for tourists, schools, businesses and individuals. Stop by for information, to use our services, to shop - or just for the fun of it! What do you know about the Faroes? Try our quiz. |
Language ServiceTranslation from Faroese or Danish into UK English. Intensive English courses for businesses and individuals in the Faroe Islands or in England (suitable for all levels).
Webpuffin Weblog
News from the bird world
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Photos of the FaroesHundreds of photographs taken in the Faroe Islands.
Puffin CartoonsCartoons and other puffin things
- all you need to know about the secret life of puffins. Meet Ludvík Lundi (Ludvik the puffin), born 1976 and still going strong!
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Framtak Book ShopBooks and ebooks direct from the Faroes, including Faroese Language and Fiction, or books from Amazon.co.uk. Subjects include: the Faroe Islands, Puffins, Science Fiction & Fantasy, and Reference. |
The Faroes rated top island destination by National Geographic
The Faroes were chosen as the top island destination among 111 selected islands by the National Geographic Traveler and Center for Sustainable Destinations. View a You Tube clip
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NEWS SNIPPETS:
Faroe Islands versus Lithuania 9 September 2009
World Cup Qualification match in Svangaskarð Stadium, Toftir, Faroe Islands
RESULT: FAROE ISLANDS 2 Lithuania 1
Great match, great win! (See picture of the Svangaskarð at top of page).
"Probably the best result for a team I’ve been involved with in about 10 years, because of the odds against us." national-team coach Brian Kerr.
Austria versus Faroe Islands 5 September 2009
World Cup Qualification match in Stadion Graz Liebenau - Graz - Austria
RESULT: AUSTRIA 3 FAROE ISLANDS 1
I supose it would probably have been too traumatic for the Austrians if we had beaten them in Graz again ... :)
Faroe Islands versus France 12 August 2009
World Cup Qualification match in Tórshavn - Torsvollor Stadium
RESULT: FAROE ISLANDS 0 FRANCE 1
Population of Faroe Islands: about 49 thousand.
Population of France: about 65 million.
Whichever way you look at it, we can feel good about the result of a game played against a team of international stars.
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Faroes (Faeroes) is a small Nordic land made up of 18 islands that lie between Iceland and Scotland in the subarctic region of the North Atlantic. It is part of Europe although not a member of the EU, has its own language, culture and flag, a population of about 48,000 people, 70,000 sheep and millions of seabirds, a large number of which are puffins. |
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Iceland: 450 km
Shetland: 322 km
