Read the text and complete the gaps in the sentences with the words from the text. Use no more than three words in each gap

About sixty million years ago, extensive volcanic eruptions formed eighteen rocky islands, which are situated in the North Atlantic ocean between Scotland and Iceland. Nowadays, all the islands except Lítla * Dímun are inhabited by people. These islands are also called "sheep islands" because it is much easier to meet sheep than people there. This is even reflected in the statistics: the population is almost fifty thousand people against eighty thousand heads of cattle. We know them as the Faroe Islands.

Hiking has been the only means of transportation here for a long time, as most of the Faroe Islands are covered with mountains, grassy hills and steep cliffs. Back in the past, the islands served as a staging post for Viking naval expeditions. Once the Faroes were divided between Norway and Denmark, but at the beginning of the nineteenth century they were completely taken over by the Danes. During World War II, the islands were occupied by Britain in response to the German takeover of Denmark. One year after the end of the war, the islands were about to break away from the Danish Kingdom, but all they achieved was partial sovereignty. Nowadays, the Faroes have their own language, money, parliament and government.

It is interesting that the Faroe Islands are still less of a tourist destination, comparing to some other countries, such as Iceland. This is primarily because of the relatively short season and a small number of regular flights. The Faroe Islands are not about comfortable holidays and luxurious five-star hotels. It is a unique place where you can truly feel the unity with untouched wildlife. Steep cliffs, fjords, delightful mountains leaning over the ocean and some picturesque villages make up the impressive landscape which makes you hold your breath.

The main reason for people from all around the world to visit the Faroes is the feeling that they have been to the end of the world. People who have been there describe their feelings as pure bliss and absolute freedom.

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2. They were formed around
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3. The Faroes are also known as
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4. There are no people on one of the islands, the others
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5. At the beginning of the
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6. Most of the Faroe Islands are covered with rocky
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7. The islands are still less of a
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8. The Faroes is a place where you can feel the unity with
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9. The landscapes of the islands are truly breathtaking — fjords, delightful mountains leaning
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10. The Faroes make you feel like you have been to the
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