Former colonial possession of Denmark. Granted self-government in 1979. It was a Catholic country from the 11th to the 16th century, lapsed thereafter into paganism, and since 1721 has become entirely Lutheran. See also:
Former colonial possession of Denmark. Granted self-government in 1979. It was a Catholic country from the 11th to the 16th century, lapsed thereafter into paganism, and since 1721 has become entirely Lutheran. See also:
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