Faroe Islands - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Faroe Islands, it was the archipelago's name derives from the Old Norse name Faeroyar, meaning "sheep islands;" faer means "sheep," and -oyar means "islands". The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Faroese Parliament); part of the Kingdom of Denmark type and the different Administrative divisions includes: part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark; there are 29 first-order municipalities (kommunur, singular - kommuna) Eidhi, Eystur, Famjin, Fuglafjordhur, Fugloy, Hov, Husavik, Hvalba, Hvannasund, Klaksvik, Kunoy, Kvivik, Nes, Porkeri, Runavik, Sandur, Sjovar, Skalavik, Skopun, Skuvoy, Sorvagur, Sumba, Sunda, Torshavn, Tvoroyri, Vagar, Vagur, Vestmanna, Vidhareidhi
National symbols

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The flag
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Date of Independence none (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark)
National holiday Olaifest (Olavsoka), 29 July (1030)
Legal system the laws of Denmark apply 
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 5 June 1953 (Danish Constitution), 23 March 1948 (Home Rule Act), and 24 June 2005 (Takeover Act) serve as the Faroe Islands' constitutional position in the Unity of the Realm
Amendment process See entry for Denmark
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017) (2024)
Head of government Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
Cabinet Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
Election/appointment process the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the Parliament usually elects the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as the prime minister
Most recent election date 8 December 2022
Expected date of next election 2026
Legislative branch
Legislature name Faroese Parliament (Logting)
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 33 (directly elected)
Electoral system Proportional representation
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 4 years
Most recent election date 12/8/2022
Parties elected and seats per party JF (9); B (7); A (6); E (6); F (3); H (2)
Percentage of women in chamber 27.3%
Expected date of next election 2026
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Faroese Court or Raett (Rett in Danish) decides both civil and criminal cases; the Court is part of the Danish legal system
Subordinate courts Court of the First Instance or Tribunal de Première Instance; Court of Administrative Law or Tribunal Administratif; Mixed Commercial Court; Land Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Faroe Islands
    • International organization participation
  • Arctic Council
  • IMO (associate)
  • NC
  • NIB
  • UNESCO (associate)
  • UPU
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    Faroe Islands is found in Northern Europe