Faroese is a North Germanic language spoken by around 66,000 people, primarily in the Faroe Islands. It is the official language of the islands and has its roots in Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. Faroese is closely related to Icelandic and Norwegian, sharing many similarities in vocabulary and grammar. The language has its own unique alphabet, which includes letters like ð and ø. Faroese is known for its rich oral tradition, including folk tales and songs. Despite its small number of speakers, efforts are ongoing to promote and preserve the language in education and media.