21. Postal History Intro faroe islands Postal history. The faroe islands, situated in the North AtlanticOcean, are a selfgoverning part of the kingdom of Denmark and comprise 18 http://www.faroestampsite.com/posthist.htm

Faroe Islands Postal History The Faroe Islands, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, are a self-governing part of the kingdom of Denmark and comprise 18 separate islands with a total area of 540 square miles. In 1975 the population of the Faroes was 40,000 persons - most of whom were resident in the capital, Thorshavn. The first post office was established in Thorshavn in 1870. Subsidiary post offices were opened in Trangisvaag and Klaksvig in 1887 and 1888 respectively. Local, or minor subsidiary post offices were established from 1903. In 1880 the Thorshavn post office processed 2111 letters, by the turn of the century, the Faroes post offices were handling 35,000 pieces of mail per year. During the period covered by these web pages, as a part of Denmark, the Faroes used Danish stamps and relied on the mainland for their supply as well as for other related materials, such as cancellation devices. At certain periods, the supplies from Denmark were disrupted and temporary emergency measures adopted to maintain postal services. Major factors in the development of the Faroes postal service were, first, the remoteness of the Islands; second, the topography; third, the population growth; and finally, dependence upon Denmark. These web pages present selected items of the Faroes postal history illustrating its reliance upon the mainland through: (a) use of Danish stamps and other materials, and (b) provisional issues when the former were not available. The development of the intra-Faroes postal service is illustrated by reference to the cancellation devices, many examples of which can only be found on loose stamps or on piece, used in the various post offices.

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23. The Faroe Islands: Faroese History - A Part Of Randburg It is a very disputed question who the people were that first settled the FaroeIslands and when they did so. Click over to Randburg, the home of global http://www.randburg.com/fa/general/general_5.html

Search Randburg - Search Iceland Faroese History It is a very disputed question who the people were that first settled the Faroe Islands and when they did so. Studies made by natural scientists and tales of travels by seafaring Irish friars have led scholars to believe that the Faroe Islands were populated by middle of the 7th century AD. There is no agreement on this matter, however, and the belief is not supported by archaeological findings. On the other hand, the Norwegian colonization during the Viking Age is well documented. Throughout the Viking Age (approx. 800-1050 AD), large-scale emigration from Norway led to the establishment of Norse agricultural societies, partly in areas populated by Celtic peoples bordering the Irish Sea and on the islands off Scotland's western and northern coasts, and partly in uninhabited areas in the North Atlantic. Contact between the areas of Norse settlement was strong and one of its results was to introduce a number of Celtic cultural elements into the otherwise purely Norse Faroese culture. The Norse Vikings in the Faroe Islands built scattered farms of Norwegian design around the country. From these, people farmed the land, reared cattle and sheep, hunted birds, caught fish and gathered food. To a large extent they did so on a subsistence basis, but Faroese farms have never been entirely self-sufficient. Important goods like timber, iron and other metals, limestone and tools, as well as luxuries, had to be imported. Thus goods were produced for export in return, such as wool, wadmal, tallow, fish oil, stockfish and feathers and down.

24. Tórshavn, The Capital Of The Faroe Islands faroe islands, beautiful islands in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Visitors interested in history can spend hours walking in the old town with its http://www.randburg.com/fa/torshavn.html

Search Randburg - Search Iceland Tórshavn Municipality Tórshavn City Council Vaglið FR-110 Tórshavn Tel.: Fax: As a stepping-stone on the viking trail from Scandinavia to North America or just as a welcome "pied ý terre" to those crossing the great ocean, the Faroe Islands is the green home for birds, sheep and people. And there, in the very centre of the islands, is Tórshavn. Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands Since the early days of viking settlement more than one thousand years ago, the Faroese have met and held their parliament or "Thing" in Tórshavn. Tórshavn is said to be perhaps the smallest capital in the world (approx. 15,000 inhabitants), and as an administrative and political centre it may even be the oldest in Scandinavia. The old site of the Thing is on the headland in the middle of the harbour of Tórshavn. Today, the Faroese Government offices are in the old listed buildings on the very point of the promotory, while the Parliament is in an old wooden building in the centre of the town. Tórshavn is a modern town which, owing to modern communication and infrastructure, is not at all as isolated as it used to be during the past centuries. But it retains its unique character, fascinating, small and different from any other capital in the world.

25. University Of The Faroe Islands - History Academia Færoensis the history of the university. The University of the FaroeIslands was founded in 1965 with the Latin name Academia Færoensis. http://demo4.artbyte.dk/printpage.asp?id=41

26. University Of The Faroe Islands - - History And Social Sciences University of the faroe islands • JC Svabos gøta 14 • PO box 272 • FO110 Faculty of history and Social Sciences JC Svabos gøtu 7 FO-100 Tórshavn http://demo4.artbyte.dk/printpage.asp?id=99

27. History Of Faroe Islands Provides a history of faroe islands from ancient to modern times. http://www.historyofnations.net/europe/faroeislands.html

History of Faroe Islands Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy 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. Accoding to the 1907 Catholic Encyclopedia , "From the work of Dicuil, an Irish monk, ' This is am archipelago of 17 inhabited islands and one uninhabited island, and a few uninhabited islet. It is; strategically located along important sea lanes in northeastern Atlantic. Precipitous terrain limits habitation to small coastal lowlands. Faroese are considering proposals for full independence. There is an ongoing dispute between Denmark and Iceland over the Faroe Islands fisheries median line boundary of 200 nm. Denmark disputes with Iceland, the UK, and Ireland the Faroe Islands claim extending its continental shelf boundary beyond 200 nm. Library Reference Search

28. Faroe Islands Study Circle The faroe islands also have a wealth of interest for the philatelist. postage stamps since 1975 but the islands postal history goes back much further. http://www.faroeislandssc.org.uk/farohist.html

F aroe I slands S tudy C ircle The Faroe Islands are found in the North Atlantic, half way between Iceland and Shetland. The Faroes are a group of eighteen islands, with a total area of 540 square miles. The Islands' population is about 45,000 of whom about 15,000 live in the capital Torshavn. The Faroes are a self-governing part of Denmark but have their own national flag. Parliament (Logting) and language (Faroese relates to Icelandic and Norwegian dialects). Fishing and fish-processing are the islanders' main source of income and employment. The Islands are mountainous and have a dramatic beauty all of their own. Perpendicular cliffs, up to 2,400 feet high, tower above the sea. The islands are home to countless thousands of birds and are an ornithologist's paradise. The Faroe Islands also have a wealth of interest for the philatelist. The Faroes have issued their own postage stamps since 1975 but the islands' postal history goes back much further. Provisional overprints from 1919 and the 1940s, bisects, wartime postal markings (the islands were occupied by British forces during the Second World War) and a range of postmarks with Danish and, after 1962, Faroese place names, all add to the fascinating philatelic history. Only a relatively small number of stamps are issued each year by Postverk Foroya, the islands' independent postal authority. All stamp designs are relevant to the islands themselves. Information about new issues (and about standing order services) can be obtained from

29. Faroe Islands ( Føroyar ) Language history of the faroes Brief overview of the language and history of thefaroes. The Historical Perspective Brief history of the faroe islands. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/faroe_islands.htm

Advertise here This page is part of One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Europe Denmark Faroe Islands _Faroe Islands keywords: Faroe Islands information, Faroe Islands facts, Faroe Islands geography, Faroe Islands news papers, travel Faroe Islands, tourist information for Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands map Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites Map News Culture ... Additional Links Faroe Islands Country Profile Flag of Faroe Islands Background: 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. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: Iceland Norway United Kingdom Official Name: Faroe Islands ISO Country Code fo Actual Time: Wed-Sept-21 13:26 Local Time = UTC Daylight saving time: +1 hour until October 26 (Western European Summer Time) Capital City: Kunninggarstovan Other Cities: Runavik Vestmanna Government: Part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948.

30. History Of The Faroe Islands -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article External links. Information on the history of the faroe islands from the 9thCentury to the present. More Subjects form Category http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/H/Hi/History_of_the_Faroe_Islands.

History of the Faroe Islands [Categories: Faroe Islands] The early details of (A Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands) Faroese history are often unclear. It is possible that (Click link for more info and facts about Saint Brendan) Saint Brendan , an Irish (A male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work) monk , sailed past the islands during his North Atlantic voyage in the (Click link for more info and facts about 6th century) 6th century . He saw an 'Island of Sheep' and a 'Paradise of Birds,' which some say could be the Faroes with its dense bird population and sheep. In the late 600s to early 700s the islands were visited by monks from (An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) Ireland , possibly looking for converts. Little is known about them, except that they used the Faroes (and (An island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944) Iceland ) as a hermitage. Little is known about Faroese history up until the (Click link for more info and facts about 14th century) 14th century . The main historical source for this period is the (Click link for more info and facts about 13th century) 13th century work (Click link for more info and facts about Færeyinga Saga) Færeyinga Saga (Saga of the Faroese), and it is disputed as to how much of this work is historical fact.

31. Faroe Islands -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article The early history of the faroe islands is very clear. According to (Click linkfor more info and facts about Færeyinga Saga) Færeyinga Saga emigrants who http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/f/fa/faroe_islands.htm

Faroe Islands [Categories: Special territories of the EU, North Atlantic Islands, Islands of Denmark, Faroe Islands, European dependencies] Føroyar (Click link for more info and facts about In Detail) In Detail (The official symbols of a family, state, etc.) Coat of Arms (A favorite saying of a sect or political group) Motto None (Click link for more info and facts about Official language) Official language (A Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands) Faroese (A seat of government) Capital (Click link for more info and facts about Tórshavn) Tórshavn (Large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed) Monarch (Click link for more info and facts about Margrethe II) Margrethe II (The person who holds the position of head of state in England) Prime Minister (Click link for more info and facts about Jóannes Eidesgaard) Jóannes Eidesgaard (A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)) Area - Total - % water (Click link for more info and facts about World ranking) World ranking 1,399 km²

32. FsfUK University of the faroe islands The history and Cultural history courses are2year basic course (exam. art.), 3-year degree course (BA), 4-year degree http://www.sleipnir.fo/unifar.htm

University of the Faroe Islands The University - founded in 1965 - is an independent institution whose purpose is to carry out scholarly research and to provide advanced education. The costs of the University are paid out of public funds, after their approval in the Faroese Government budget. The University is governed by the Rector together with the University Council and the main departmental councils. A liaison committee maintains contact with the Faroese Government. The University Office is responsible for the day to day management. There are three departments: the Department of Faroese, the Department of History and Social Sciences, and the Department of Natural Sciences, all of which carry out research and give advanced instruction. The University also arranges courses, lectures etc. for the general public. The Faroese Language Advisory Office (Málstovan) is housed at the University. This office gives institutions and the general public advice and information concerning the Faroese language. The University has cooperation agreements with other universities, which also cover the continuation of studies, and "Nordplus" makes it possible for the universities to exchange teachers and students.

33. Faroe Islands - Art History Online Reference And Guide faroe islands Art history Online Reference and Guide. http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Faroe_Islands

34. Faroe Islands Tourist Guide 2005 For millions of years the faroe islands stood alone in the heart of the North Yet vestiges of the ancient history are evident wherever you go in the http://www.faroeislands.com/Default.asp?sida=654

35. Faroe Islands Tourist Guide 2005 But till then the faroe islands will definitely be here and be a unique A whole society with its own history, its own language and its own culture. http://www.faroeislands.com/Default.asp?sida=649

36. History Of The Faroe Islands Providing history of the faroe islands information. http://infotut.com/geography/Faroe-Islands/

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37. Faroe Islands Atlas Entry Background The population of the faroe islands is largely descended from Viking faroe islands Geography history Anthem Politics Economy http://www.abacci.com/atlas/country.asp?countryID=194

38. WHKMLA : History Of The Faroe Islands, ToC Chronology of faroe islands history, from Nordic Usenet A Global history ofCurrencies faroe islands Entry Faeroe islands, from Footnotes to history, http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/scandinavia/xfaroes.html

Denmark Norway First posted on March 24th 2002, last revised on January 23rd 2005 Viking State Decline of the Islands, 1340-1490 Danish Rule 1525-1815 since 1945 Historical Atlas, Faroes Page EXTERNAL FILES CIA World Factbook : Faroe Islands Faroese History, from Randburg Chronology of Faroe Islands' History, from Nordic Usenet A Global History of Currencies : Faroe Islands Entry Faeroe Islands , from Footnotes to History, by James L. Erwin DOCUMENTS FOTW : Faroe Islands Coat of Arms, from Wappenlexikon , in German; from International Civic Heraldry World Statesmen : Faeroe Islands , by Ben Cahoon Faroes Collection of Laws, since 1685, from Faroernes Love , in Danish, also offered in Faroean; rich collection of documents REFERENCE

39. WHKMLA : History Of The Faroe Islands, 1525-1815 history of the faroes, from faroe islands Tourist Guide 2001/A Article faroeseislands, from Catholic Encyclopedia. DOCUMENTS, Lists of Governors http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/scandinavia/faroes15251815.html

The Faroe Islands 1525-1815 The Faroe Islands used to be a Norwegian sideland. Yet Norway was the junior partner in her Dynastic Union with Denmark. Foreign policy was a prerogative of the king, who resided in Copenhagen; the sidelands in the North Atlantic (the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland) came to be administrated from Copenhagen. In 1676 the island group, as a feudal estate, was granted to FREDERIK VON GABEL (-1708); between 1709 and 1720 it was administrated by a committee of three; between 1720 and 1775 the Faroes and Greenland were treated as one province; in 1776 the Faroes were separated from Greenland and allocated to Sjaelland province. The reformation was introduced in the Faroes per decree - against the resistance of AMUND OLAFSON, the last Catholic bishop - the Faroese bishopric abolished; the now Lutheran community was to be headed by a provost. The Danish kings turned trade with the islands into a MONOPOLY which after repeatedly changing hands in 1709 was granted to the ROYAL DANISH MONOPOLY (owned by the king himself). For the protection of the islands' capital, TORSHAVN, FORT SKANSIN was built. EXTERNAL FILES Faroese History , from Randburg.com, encyclopedic

40. A Short History Of The Faroe Islands The faroe islands are inhabited by Norwegian colonists during the Viking period . Denmark seizes the faroe islands in 1380 and annexes them to Denmark. http://www.electionworld.org/history/faroe.htm

The Faroe Islands are inhabited by Norwegian colonists during the Viking period. It officially becomes a possesion of Norway in 1035. Denmark seizes the Faroe Islands in 1380 and annexes them to Denmark. In 1655 Danish king gives the islands as a feudal estate to the von Gabel family, but in 1709 the island become a Danish crown possession again. Denmark adminisers the islands from 1720 as part of Iceland and from 1776 as part of Sjælland county. The Faroe Islands have autonomy and even an own parliament. In 1816 the autonomy is abandoned although the islands become become a separate county as the Faroe Islands . From 1940-1945 the islands are under British occupation.

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