Google map of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), country facts
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Facts about Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
| Administrative divisions: | none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina) |
| Area: | total: 12 ,173 sq km land: 12 ,173 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes the two main islands of East and West Falkland and about 200 small islands |
| Background: | Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592 , the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690 , and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. The colony was turned over to Spain two years later and the islands have since been the subject of a territorial dispute , first between Britain and Spain , then between Britain and Argentina. The UK asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. Argentina invaded the islands on 2 April 1982. The British responded with an expeditionary force that landed seven weeks later and after fierce fighting forced an Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982. |
| Flag description: | blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Falkland Island coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising was once the major economic activity) above the sailing ship Desire (whose crew discovered the islands) with a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto DESIRE THE RIGHT |
| Capital: | name: Stanley geographic coordinates: 51 42 S , 57 51 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr , begins first Sunday in September; ends third Sunday in April |
| Climate: | cold marine; strong westerly winds , cloudy , humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year; average annual rainfall is 24 inches in Stanley; occasional snow all year , except in January and February , but does not accumulate |
| Currency code: | Falkland pound (FKP) |
| Ethnic groups: | British |
| Geographic coordinates: | 51 45 S , 59 00 W |
| Geography note: | deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season |
| Government type: | NA |
| Imports partners: | UK 72.5% , US 15.1% , Netherlands 8.5% (2006) |
| Internet country code: | .fk |
| Land boundaries: | 1 ,288 km |
| Neighbouring countries: | 0 km |
| Languages: | English |
| Location: | Southern South America , islands in the South Atlantic Ocean , east of southern Argentina |
| Map references: | South America |
| National holiday: | Liberation Day , 14 June (1982) |
| Nationality: | noun: Falkland Islander(s) adjective: Falkland Island |
| Natural hazards: | strong winds persist throughout the year |
| Population: | 3 ,140 (July 2008 est.) |
| Religions: | Christian 67.2% , none 31.5% , other 1.3% (2006 census) |
| Terrain: | rocky , hilly , mountainous with some boggy , undulating plains |
| Unemployment rate: | full employment; labor shortage (2001) |
Capital of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Stanley (click to view Stanley Google map)
Places in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Chartres city map
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Estancia House city map
Fitzroy North city map
Fitzroy Settlement city map
Foam Creek Settlement city map
Fox Bay East Settlement city map
Fox Bay West Settlement city map
Goose Green Settlement city map
Green Patch Settlement city map
Hill Cove city map
Hope Cottage city map
Horseshoe Bay city map
Johnson Harbour Settlement city map
Keppel Settlement city map
Lively Settlement city map
Mare Harbour Rancho city map
Mariquita city map
Random cities in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Stanley, the capital city of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).San Carlos Settlement
Teal Inlet Settlement
Rincon Grande Settlement
Green Patch Settlement
Mid Rancho
Estancia House
Fitzroy North
Salvador Settlement
Goose Green Settlement
Port Louis Settlement
Hill Cove
Beaver Settlement
Lively Settlement
North Arm Settlement
Roy Cove Settlement
Piedra Sola
Dos Lomas
Saunders Island Settlement
Spring Point Settlement
Fitzroy Settlement
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