The most recent and detailed classification by Hjalmar P. Petersen divides the language into four major varieties including North-Western Faroese, Central Faroese, Northern Faroese, and Southern Faroese. Additional sub-dialects of particular islands and villages have also been identified. Most of the analysis by Petersen and earlier authors is based on phonological evidence.
The most recent and detailed classification by Hjalmar P Petersen divides the language into four major varieties including North-Western Faroese Central Faroese Northern Faroese and Southern Faroese Additional sub-dialects of particular islands and villages have also been identified Most of the analysis by Petersen and earlier authors is based on phonological evidence