Flag of the Faroe Islands Flag of the Faroe Islands The flag of the Faroe Islands is an offset cross, representing Christianity. It is similar in design to other Nordic flags – a tradition set by the "Dannebrog" of Denmark, of which the Faroe Islands are an autonomous country. The flag is called Merkið, which means "the banner" or "the mark". It resembles the flags of neighbouring Norway and Iceland. The design of the flag incorporates a red Nordic cross, which is offset to the left. The red cross is fimbriated azure and is set on a white field. The flag design closely resembles that
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