Faroe Islands at the Paralympics Faroe Islands at the Paralympics The Faroe Islands first competed at the Summer Paralympic Games in 1984, and have competed in every edition of the Summer Paralympics since then. They have never participated in the Winter Paralympic Games. The Faroe Islands have their own National Paralympic Committee and National Olympic Committee. They are, however, one of only two territories (along with Macau) to compete at the Paralympics but not at the Olympics. Faroese athletes compete as representatives of Denmark at the Olympic Games. Faroese Paralympians have won a total of thirteen medals, of which one gold, seven silver and five
Economy of the Faroe Islands other areas, and thus operate in island condition. Some islands are also not connected to the other islands, and must maintain their own electric system. Agriculture - products: milk, potatoes, vegetables; sheep; salmon, other fish Currency: 1 Danish krone (DKr) = 100 ører Exchange rates: Danish kroner (DKr) per US$1 – 5.560 (2008), 7.336 (January 2000), 6.976 (1999), 6.701 (1998), 6.604 (1997), 5.799 (1996), 5.602 (1995) Economy of the Faroe Islands The economy of the Faroe Islands was the 166th largest in the world in 2014, having a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.613 billion per annum. High dependence