The number of sheep in the archipelago is strictly regulated by regulations dating back to the 13th century (the Sheep Letter-the oldest known Faroese document, written on 24th July 1298, which says, among other things, that wool is Faroese gold) and must be within 75-78 thousand. Sheep have priority on the road there. A specially established police unit deals with car accidents involving sheep. There is even special car insurance against accidents involving sheep.
Faroers have their measure of area, 1 mørk, meaning an area that can feed 32 sheep.
The sheep’s wool, which comes from the islands, has unique qualities (it contains a lot of lanolin), and the meat has a taste appreciated by gourmets.
