Falkland Islands

The majority of the residents of the Falkland Islands belong to the Church of England (Anglican Church).

The Falklands/Malvinas' sovereignty is still in dispute, although the British has kept a settlement there for longer than any other country that claimed the islands (France, Spain, and later Argentina).

The Galapagos Islands would have the warmer climate.

4700 Sq Miles. About the half the size of Wales

The capital of the Falkland Islands is the port-city of Stanley. Pop. 2000. Being an overseas British department, the islands are ruled by the the overseas department within the British government.

the United Kingdom.

European type clothes.

Flight time from London to Stanley(capital of Falklands) 16hrs.

Sailing time from Southampton to Falklands: roughly 3 weeks.

none of your business

Similarly to the equivalent British coin, the larger pre-1998 10 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998/99. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Falkland Islands currency (FKP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Falkland Islands decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions and composition to the equivalent British coins. Falkland Island currency is "legal tender" only in the Falkland Islands.

No. However before and during the Falkland conflict in 1982, the US tried to negotiate a peaceful settlement between the United Kingdom and Argentine and when that failed, they supplied intelligence information to UK forces.

Many geographers have said that oil deposits were found in the Falkland Islands

South America. About 400 miles of the coast of Argentina, however it is a dependency of the United Kingdom although Argentina disputes ownership.

In continental plate terms, it is on the South American plate, but lies close to the boundary with the Scotia plate to the south

The report indicates that according to the 2001 Falklands census, of the total 2.971 inhabitants, 48% were born in Great Britain or Commonwealth members and only 45% is originate from the Islands. The remaining 7% was born in third countries.

Further on the report points out to how Islanders consider themselves: according to official statistics, in the www.census.com.uk, 79% of Islanders define themselves as British which means the self determination principle claim that Britain pretends to adjudge is "not applicable", since its own British subjects are being called to arbitrate in a "sovereignty issue", plus the fact that 57% of the population has been implanted with over ten years residence.

The Falkland Islands are a self-governing territory of the United Kingdom. Argentina has laid claim to the islands and mounted a military invasion in 1982, but the islands were retaken by Britain. The Falkland Islands' nearest island is approximately 350 miles east of the coast of Argentina,

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.

well it does share the British national anthem but is not part of Britain itself x Britain is the island made up of Wales, Ireland and England... The Falkland islands are however British owned!

The Falklands are a British Overseas Territory and rely on the UK for Defence and diplomacy. They will have a referendum in March 2013 to decide their future, do they wish to become independent, remain a BOT or allign with Argentina ( No likely)

Britain recognises the sovereignity of the Falklands' citizens, that they are a part of the British Empire by choice. Britain will therefore not negotiate over the ownership of the islands, because they believe the decision lies solely with the citizens. However since they are subjects of the British Empire, Britain will defend them from foreign aggression.

The Falklands/Malvinas' sovereignty is still in dispute, although the British has kept a settlement there for longer than any other country that claimed the islands (France, Spain, and later Argentina).

The absolute location is 5 degrees north and 54 degrees west

Private Ian Scrivens was a 17 year old from the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment when he was killed on Mount Longdon on 11 June 1982. He and 3 other friends, all 17 years old, joined up. Privates Scrivens, Jason Burt and Neil Grose, were killed the same day, but Scrivens was the youngest of the group.

Mark Eyles-Thomas, who is now in his late 40s, was the only one of the 4 friends who survived.

Argentina

The battle lasted for around 8 hours. The battle was fought on 8 December 1914.

British: 258 killed (255 servicemen and 3 Islanders)

777 wounded

115 taken prisoner Argentine: 649 killed

1,068 wounded

11,313 taken prisoner