Falkland Islands

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

Great Britain

The Falkland Islands became a British colony in 1833.

because they are bitish

The flight time from London Heathrow in the UK to Santiago in Chile is approximately 14 hours and 57 minutes.

The exact travel time will vary as it depends on factors such as weather conditions, flight speed, refuelling stops and delays. Your airline can provide additional information.

The Falkland Islands are British territories' but they are found by Argentina in South America. The Falklands Islands war started in April 1982 when Argentinean forces invaded the Islands. The British government sent Air, Sea and ground forces and dislodged the Argentinean army after two and half months of bloody war.

It takes around four days to get there in total. You can only cross over to Antarctica from Buenos Aires, The worlds southern most city. It takes 15hrs from the UK to get to Buenoes Aires by Plane. Then it takes 2 days by boat to get from there to Antarctica. Hope this helps you.

Just one, who was from the 1st Battalion / Duke of Edinburgh's 7th Gurkha Rifles.