descriptions of the different layers of rock and sediments thousands of metres below the surface. On this background it is possi­ble to make predictions of what you may find deep down, but one is always taking [...] the Faroese society and political system as such, to give a brief overview of what kind of entity our country is, and what kind of challenges and possibilities lie ahead. You may be aware that the Faroes [...] . The Faroese system of self-gov­ern­ment, or Home Rule, is a basic condition for the positive deve­lop­ment of our society. That is also why we are still expand­ing our degree of political independence

start thinking of the Internet as an integral part of their marketing strategy and show the world what they have to offer. At the moment, a wealth of information is out there in the middle of nowhere, but [...] well-being of local people.” Ecotourism is one of the fastest-growing forms of tourism today. With all the unspoiled scenery in Faroe Islands, and with tourist numbers increasing every year, it is of utmost [...] director of the organisation. Unspoiled Territory to Explore What advantages do the Faroe Islands have as a travel destination? The fact that our country is a small archipelago in the middle of the big

pollution is a global challenge – and sadly, it affects us here in the Faroes as well. This is an issue we must confront together. The ocean is not only our main source of income, but an integral part of who [...] "It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the Nordic Blue Tourism Conference, “An Ocean of Opportunities.” The title could not be more fitting, because the ocean truly does hold an ocean of opportunities [...] the surface lies a remarkably rich plant life at the bottom of the sea. So truly – there is no need to travel any further! At the same time, ocean tourism can also enhance cultural exchange, environmental

and the resurgence of barbarity. Contrary to former predictions of many Enlightenment figures, the world seems to be on the threshold of a new era of modern crusades, with members of two monotheistic creeds [...] fact we were able to preserve our language, which is, incidentally, like Icelandic a direct descendant of the language of the Vikings. In possession of a language, a history and a cultural identity, the [...] shall, for a couple of hours, be suspended. Swedish generosity Sweden to us in the Faroes is a cousin. And Swedish is, like the other branches of the Scandinavian language-tree, a sister-tongue. Older

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and one of the principal drafters of the Declaration of Independence, once reflected in a letter written in 1803 to James Monroe that some men [...] Vision 2015. The goal is to enable the Faroe Islands to become on of the most progressive countries in the world. There is much to be done, without question. The path before us is indeed a difficult climb [...] technology, an area of expertise that is blossoming here in the Faroes. Faroese software engineers, for example, have developed an ingenious means of ensuring effective and swift tracking of our fish production

their identity and culture right in the middle of the great World City of London. And there was a quiet pride in seeing that there is now a new generation of young, self-confident and capable Faroese pr [...] more technical. These together with the film gave everyone an appreciation of the mechanics of Oil exploration and exactly what progress has been made in Faroese waters. And one can only be impressed by [...] importance of the Faroe Islands being represented there. A common theme for older generation of Faroese was the struggle to hang onto their identity and links with their homeland in the most difficult of cir