Falkland Islands, also known as Islas Malvinas, is located in the South Atlantic of the South American Continent, with a
population of 3,140, making it the 229th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Stanley with a total
population of 2,115. The country encompasses 12,173 square kilometers making it the 162nd largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with South Atlantic Ocean, Berkeley Sound, Bay of Harbours, South Atlantic Ocean, Falkland
Sound and King George Bay.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity
and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor Alan Huckle who, along with Chief
Executive Dr. Tim Thorogood and Financial Secretary Derek F. Howatt, are recognized as the Heads of Government.
The Governor is appointed by the Queen and the Chief Executive and Financial Secretary are ex officio members and are
elected by the Legislative Council. Its form of government is an Overseas Territory of The United Kingdom but it is also
claimed by Argentina and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 3rd of October 1985. Governor Alan Huckle
is also the High Commissioner of the uninhabited South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English. It counts among its major religions Anglican, Roman Catholic,
United Free Church, Evangelist Church, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 AM, 7 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Usborne, its highest point at 705 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Falkland Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 1,288 kilometers in
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish and wool processing and
tourism. Its official currency is Falkland pound.
Here’s something you may not know about the Falkland Islands. Stanley, the capital of Falkland Islands has an average
annual temperature below 50 degrees Fahrenheit but has never recorded a zero degree temperature.
population of 3,140, making it the 229th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Stanley with a total
population of 2,115. The country encompasses 12,173 square kilometers making it the 162nd largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with South Atlantic Ocean, Berkeley Sound, Bay of Harbours, South Atlantic Ocean, Falkland
Sound and King George Bay.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity
and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor Alan Huckle who, along with Chief
Executive Dr. Tim Thorogood and Financial Secretary Derek F. Howatt, are recognized as the Heads of Government.
The Governor is appointed by the Queen and the Chief Executive and Financial Secretary are ex officio members and are
elected by the Legislative Council. Its form of government is an Overseas Territory of The United Kingdom but it is also
claimed by Argentina and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 3rd of October 1985. Governor Alan Huckle
is also the High Commissioner of the uninhabited South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English. It counts among its major religions Anglican, Roman Catholic,
United Free Church, Evangelist Church, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 AM, 7 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Usborne, its highest point at 705 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Falkland Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 1,288 kilometers in
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish and wool processing and
tourism. Its official currency is Falkland pound.
Here’s something you may not know about the Falkland Islands. Stanley, the capital of Falkland Islands has an average
annual temperature below 50 degrees Fahrenheit but has never recorded a zero degree temperature.
| Falkland Island coastline |
| Geese on Gypsy Cove |
| Government House |
| Lake on West Falkland |
| Land Rover-Everybody drives them there |
| Twin Sisters Mountains |
| Prince Charles visiting the Falkland Islands War Memorial |
| Stanley from The Bypass |
| Penguins |
The Falklands are very beautiful but they have been claimed by The United Kingdom, France, Argentina and
Spain. In fact, the UK and Argentina went to war over them in 1982 and left behind millions of land mines
making it dangerous for the animals and people who live there. I like it anyway. I think we should help them
settle their problems by taking out the land mines (which people are already trying to do) and make it a place
we can all enjoy.
Spain. In fact, the UK and Argentina went to war over them in 1982 and left behind millions of land mines
making it dangerous for the animals and people who live there. I like it anyway. I think we should help them
settle their problems by taking out the land mines (which people are already trying to do) and make it a place
we can all enjoy.
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4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Stanley- the capital and largest city of the Falkland Islands |
| Why you need Land Rovers in the Falklands-lots of streams to cross |
| Southern Right Whale in the South Atlantic Ocean- the Falkland Islands' lowest point |
| Wrecks galore-The Falklands are a wooden ship graveyard |
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| Mount Usborne- the Falkland Islands' highest point |
| Port Howard on West Falkland Island |
| South Georgia Island in the South Sandwich Islands which are administered by the Falkland Islands |
| Bird of prey on Steeple in the Jason Islands- the northernmost point of the Falkland Islands |
| Cape Pembroke Lighthouse- the easternmost point of the Falkland Islands |
| Cazuela- a Chilean dish of stewed chicken and a Falkland Islands favorite |
| Falkland Islands girl in traditional dress |
| New Island Game Reserve- the westernmost point of the Falkland Islands |
| Rockhopper Penguins on Beauchene Island- Falkland Islands' southernmost point |
| Sheep are an abundant economic resource of the Falkland Islands |
| Falkland Island kids at the Autumn Harvest Festival |
