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No, The Falkland Islands belong to the UK. But Argentina (in South America) has always claimed the islands as theirs. There was a war between these 2 countries back in 1982 when Argentina invaded the islands, but the war was lost and UK kept their dominion over the Falkland Islands. Yes, The Falkland Island (Islas Malvinas)are part of South America, like Tierra del Fuego, Is Galapagos and another islands. The Falklanders wish to be British and I believe they have reason. The argentinian people must think about that. I'm argentinien and I believe than we can live together in peace. Is my wish.
The Falklands were ceeded to Great Britain in 1833. Argentina's claim is false & illegal as it did not exist as a country until 1853. The islands are over 300 miles off the coast of the South American continent. The population speak English and are culturally, ethnically and historically British.
Under International Maritime law Britain has the right of exploration for mineral wealth for up to 200 miles of the coast. An argeement for bilateral cooperation was deemed invalid by the present President of Argentina on her entry to office.
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∙ 11y agoNo.
The Falkland Islands are owned by the United Kingdom.
Argentina however believes the UK should give the islands to them, however.
In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands - in doing so, they automatically declared war on the United Kingdom.
The UK, USA and UN condemned the actions of Argentina and demanded their withdrawal from the islands. Argentina refused, so the UK were forced to liberate the Falkland Islands through military force.
The USA, although they didn't attack Argentina, did patrol the oceans around the islands, because they were worried that Argentina would run to the Soviet Union for aid against the UK.
France supported the UK by sending technical teams and engineers with the British Royal Navy - although France did not officially declare war on Argentina.
Recently, in 2012 onwards, Argentina have shown increased aggression again, surrounding the islands. The UK now has naval warships patrolling the oceans around Argentina and have built a new permanent Royal Air Force base on the islands - ready to defend against another potential invasion. Next time, the UK may take the fight into Argentina itself, to teach them to back off.
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∙ 13y agoNo. It is an overseas Dependent Territiry since the re-establishment of British rule in 1833.
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∙ 12y agoGeographically, they are part of South America. Geopolitically, they are a British Overseas Territory.
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∙ 8y agoNo. The Antarctic region ends at 60 degrees S. The Falkland Islands are around 51 degrees S.
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∙ 11y agoin the canadian part.....
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What part of South America does Europe own?
Falkland Islands, South Georgia---Islands off South America, owned by U.K.
What is the name of the group of islands near the tip of south America?
The group of islands, located 300miles from South America's Patagonian coast is called Falkland Islands. They are one of the British overseas territories and not part of South America.
What country controls Falkland islands off the coat of south America?
They are part of the British Overseas Territory
What major islands are part of south America?
Some of these major islands are the Malvinas or Falkland Islands claimed by Argentina and Britain and the Galapagos Island that is a part of Ecuador. Juan Fernandez Islands and Easter Island are territories of Chile. All these countries are in South America.
What continent is nearest to the Falkland islands?
The continent of South America is the nearest to the Falkland Islands, and the country of Argentina is the closest country. The Falklands are part of the United Kingdom although they are claimed by Argentina, which calls them the Isla Malvinas.
Which islands are part of Ecuador South Sandwich Falkland or Galapagos?
Galapagos
What country is in most southern part of south America?
The southernmost tip of South America is part of Chile.
The Falkland current flows along the southeastern part of which continent?
South America The Falkland Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the southeast coast of South America.
What islands are off the coast of southern Argentina?
Tierra del Fuego, the lowest part of South America, is an island formed by the Strait of Magellan. However, it is part of Argentina and Chile.Islands to the east in the South Atlantic include the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Other islands are the frigid South Georgia Islands and the South Sandwich Islands, all under the administration of the United Kingdom.
Who owns the Jason islands?
Part of falkland islands
Falkland Current flows along the southeastern part of which continent?
South America
Which division or part of South America is not an independent nation?
The largest non-independent area is French Guiana, formerly a colony and now an overseas territory of France. The Falkland Islands, as well as other islands off the coast of Argentina, are territories of the UK.
