FARNESE FARNESE A

Farnese Hercules at Naples B, Farnese Bull at Naples C, Alexandra Farnese D, Farnese Palace in Rome 393 FAROE ISLANDS FAROE ISLANDS (fa’r6; Dan. Fidrdéer, ‘Sheep Islands’), a group of islands in the North Atlantic, lying between Iceland and Shetland. They belong to Denmark, and are twenty one in number, of which seventeen are inhabited. The islands generally present steep and lofty precipices to the sea. Barley is the only cereal that comes to maturity; turnips and potatoes thrive well. There is no wood, but plenty of excellent turf, and also coal. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in fishing and the rearing of sheep. Thorshayvn, in Strém6, the largest island, is the seat of government. Pop. 24,200.