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Mykines is the western-most of the main 18 islands in the
Faroe Islands. There is one settlement on the island,
Mykines.
Geography
There are two mountains on the island:
Furthermore, Mykines is so far west, that it's actually west of 7.5 degrees W, effectively putting it in the
UTC-1 region. However, Mykines uses
Greenwich Mean Time like the rest of the Faroes.
Flora and Fauna
Large numbers of
puffins and
gannets inhabit the island. There are also many birds located on
Mykineshólmur, a small islet to the immediate west of Mykines. A footbridge over the 35 m gorge Hólmgjógv links the two islands.
Mountain Hares (
Lepus timidus) have been introduced to the island, and inhabit the mountain area and surrounding valleys. The Mykines House Mouse (
Mus musculus mykinessiensis) is endemic for Mykines, and this might suggest an early introduction, maybe as early as in the 6´th century by the
irish monks, who cultivated this island. Its closest relative was the now extinct
St Kilda House Mouse (
Mus musculus muralis).
History
It has been suggested that the name Mykines is actually pre-Norse in origin, coming from
muc-innis, a Celtic term for
pig island. This may be a reference to
whales, which are known as
muc-mhara (Sea sows) in Gaelic.
Population progression
Progression of the population of Mykines since 1769:
Noted natives and residents
Sámal Joensen-Mikines 1906-1979, Painter
Further Information
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