Languages of the Faroe Islands Languages of the Faroe Islands The official language of the Faroe Islands is Faroese. The Faroese language is a Germanic language which is descended from Old Norse. Faroese is similar in grammar to Icelandic and Old Norse, but closer in pronunciation to Norwegian. In the twentieth century Faroese became the official language and, because the Faroe Islands are a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark, Danish is taught in Faroese schools. The first recorded settlers of the Faroe Islands were Irish monks (papar), so it is possible to assume, that one of the first languages in the islands was
Faroe Islands Premier League February 2012 the name was changed to "Effodeildin", a 3-year deal was agreed with the Faroese petrol company Effo, which was previously called Statoil and Esso. The league renewed with Effo and was called Effodeildin until 2017. In December 2017 the name was changed to "Betri deildin menn", as the FSF signed with Betri, a bank based in Tórshavn. Source: Source: Source:; (from 1983) Faroe Islands Premier League The Faroe Islands Premier League is the top level of football in the Faroe Islands. It was founded in 2005, replacing 1. deild and it is organised by the Faroe Islands Football