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The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic and were originally part of the British Empire. The Falklands are occupied mostly by people of British descent and have been for about 200 years. In a referendum, 97% of the islanders voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. However, Argentina has long claimed sovereignty of the islands and in fact invaded the islands in 1982. Britain sent a military task force to retake the islands with considerable loss of life on both sides of the conflict. Argentina is still pressing for sovereignty of the islands and the islanders are still overwhelmingly adamant that they want to remain affiliated to Britain. It is unlikely that Argentina will try to retake the islands again, particularly as Britain now has a much bigger military presence on the islands than they did in 1982.
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∙ 6y agoSovereignty of the Falkland Islands is claimed by he United Kingdom and Argentina.
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∙ 6y agoThe Falkland Islands are claimed by both the UK and Argentina.
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∙ 6y agoSovereignty of the Falkland Islands is claimed by the United Kingdom AND Argentina.
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Who is the owner of the Falkland Islands?
The Falkland Islands are owned by the United Kingdom. Argentina claims the islands as well.
What are the malvinas of Argentina?
The "Malvinas" are the Falkland Islands. Argentina claims sovereignty over these islands
What are the historical factors that led to Argentina invading the Falkland islands?
For the last 200 years, Argentina has claimed the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) as its own territory.
What are the group of island in southern Argentina?
Falkland Islands
What South American nations share the Falkland Islands?
They are owned by Britain, but Argentina claims them.
Why did Margaret Thatcher attack on Argentina in 1982?
Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands which Britain claims as their territory.
What island lie off the east coat of southern Argentina?
Falkland islands
What do the british call th Falkland islands?
Falkland Islands.
What is Falkland Islands's population?
The population of Falkland Islands is 5.
When was Falkland Islands created?
Falkland Islands was created on 1982-04-02.
What is Falkland Islands's motto?
Falkland Islands's motto is 'Desire the right'.
How big is Falkland Islands?
The Falkland Islands are 12,173 km2 in area.
