Faroe Islands the economy remains vulnerable. One of the biggest private companies of the Faroe Islands is the salmon farming company Bakkafrost, which is the largest of the four salmon farming companies in the Faroe Islands and the eighth biggest in the world. Petroleum found close to the Faroese area gives hope for deposits in the immediate area, which may provide a basis for sustained economic prosperity. 13% of the Faroe Islands' national income comes as economic aid from Denmark. This corresponds to roughly 5% of GDP. Since 2000, the government has fostered new information technology and business projects to attract new
Church of the Faroe Islands his absence, and sits "ex officio" on the Church of the Faroe Islands ministerial council. There are around twenty-five ordained priests serving the churches and chaplaincies of the Church of the Faroe Islands. Around 60 churches and chapels are grouped into 14 parishes across the country. The Church of the Faroe Islands clergy directory lists 25 parish priests "(Sóknarprestur)", of whom one also serves as hospital chaplain, and one as diocesan exorcist. "For pre-Reformation bishops see Ancient Diocese of the Faroe Islands" Church of the Faroe Islands The Church of the Faroe Islands (, "people's church") is one of the