"When it comes to remote, the Faroe Islands has it all. Tucked between Norway and Iceland, in the dark waters of the North Atlantic, the 18 tiny islands are home to a population of just over 50,000. Half of those residents live in the archipelago's capital Tórshavn 'Thor's Town'. But some of the islands are sparsely populated, with just a handful of people living on them. The Faroese are self-reliant, modest people, with a rich heritage of storytelling and a deep desire to share information with one another. The self-governing nation has a well-developed communication network - courtesy of the Kingdom of Denmark of which it is part - but many still rely on the postal service. Some of the islands are connected by tunnels and bridges, but on others, mail bags arrive by boat or even helicopter. A network of hard-working postal workers then criss-cross islands on old mountain routes used since the 19th Century delivering the post. The fittest people used to be nominated to walk these routes, but these days 4x4 postal vehicles cross the rugged terrain. But still, on the smaller islands, post is delivered on foot by locals. Meet some of them. ..."
BBC
W - Faroe Islands
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