A Danish archipelago located at 62° north latitude in the North Atlantic, roughly halfway between Scotland and Iceland. It consists of 17 inhabited and 5 uninhabited islands, and sheep farming and fishing are practiced. It was colonized by Norwegian Vikings in the 8th century and was part of Norway, but has been part of Denmark since 1380. During World War II (1940-1945), it was a British protectorate. As a result of the independence movement in 1948, it gained autonomy. Its capital is Torshavn on the island of Strømme. Area: 1,399 km2 . Population: 48,204 (2013). → Related article Denmark Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
北大西洋,スコットランドとアイスランドとのほぼ中間,北緯62°にあるデンマーク領の島群。17の有人島と5の無人島からなり,牧羊,漁業が行われる。8世紀ノルウェーのバイキングが植民,ノルウェー領であったが,1380年からデンマーク領。第2次大戦中(1940年―1945年)はイギリスの保護領。1948年独立運動の結果,自治権獲得。主都はストレメ島のトアスハウン。1399km2。4万8204人(2013)。 →関連項目デンマーク 出典 株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて 情報 |
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