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Falkland Islands
Although the Falkland Islands are a British territory, they are actually located in the South Atlantic Ocean, near Argentina. This is often a source of political tensions.
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What ocean is the Falkland islands located in?
It is in the South Atlantic Ocean
I dont know what falklands means, i know where the malvinas islands are...
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The Falkland Islands (also known as the Malvinas to Argentinians) are in the Atlantic.
When did Britain seize control of the Falkland Islands?
The Falkland Islands became a British colony in 1833.
Was the Falklands a war or a conflict?
The Falklands War or Crisis (called Guerra del las Malvinas in Argentina) was a short and decisive conflict in which the British Armed Forces restored British control to the Falkland Islanders after they were occupied by the forces of Argentina. It began on Friday, 2 April 1982 and lasted ten (10) weeks.
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about 300 miles (260 nmi; 480 km) from the coast of mainland South America, 700 miles (610 nmi; 1,100 km) from mainland Antarctica, and 3,800 miles (3,300 nmi; 6,100 km) from Africa.
How long is the flight time from the Falklands to Ascension isles?
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.
Why did the Falklands war began?
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.
How long does it take to sail from Argentina to Falkland islands?
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.
How many gurkhas died in the Falklands war?
Just one, who was from the 1st Battalion / Duke of Edinburgh's 7th Gurkha Rifles.
Which two countries dispute ownership of the Falkland Islands?
The Falklands Conflict was fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom during the Spring of 1982, in the South Atlantic. The battle started after Argentina invaded the islands with their Army. The British responded by sending a Naval Task Force, including 2 small aircraft carriers HMS Hermes, and HMS Invincible and approximately 40 other warships to the area. The Task Force had to sail 8,000 miles from England to the Islands. Ultimately the UK retook the Falklands after a lot of very intense air-to-air combat between the Argentine Air Force and the Harrier Jets from the Royal Navy and RAF. There was also intense bombardment and attacks on Royal Navy ships by the Argentinian airforce which caused a lot of damage to the warships, and sank a number of them. In the end the UK prevailed and retook the Islands. The UK refers to the group of islands as the Falkland Islands, and Argentina calls them the Malvina Islands as the islands are located about 200 miles off the coast of Argentina. Mark
Who is the leader of the Falkland islands?
The Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom so Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state however she is represented in day to day affairs by her Governor, Since 16 October 2010 Nigel Haywood, a former British diplomat, has been Governor of the Falkland Islands. Internal affairs of the island are controlled by the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands who is the head of the government. Keith Padgett has held that office since 1 February 2012.
How many Argentine soldiers died in Falkland Islands war?
258 * British Army - 123 (7 officers, 40 NCOs and 76 privates) * Royal Navy - 86 + 2 Hong Kong laundrymen * Royal Marines - 27 (2 officers, 14 NCOs and 11 privates) * Merchant Navy - 6 + 2 Hong Kong sailors * Royal Fleet Auxiliary - 4 + 4 Hong Kong laundrymen * Falklands Islands civilians - 3 (3 women killed by friendly fire) * Royal Air Force - 1 (1 officer)
Who was the youngest sailor to serve in the Falklands war?
Pte Barrend Edward Cathline2 Para B company
Date of birth 14th May 1963
Place of birth London England United Kingdom
How many Argentine troops were in the Falklands war?
The British casualties were 256 the Argentines lost about 1 000, mostly from the sinking of the Belgrano.
Which ships were sunk in the Falklands war?
Argentina lost 1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats and 1 spy trawler.
Britain lost 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 2 landing craft and a container ship.
What countries were part of the Falklands war?
United Kingdom, Argentina The Falkland Islands are located approximately 300 miles off of the coast of Argentina.
What South American nations share the Falkland Islands?
They are owned by Britain, but Argentina claims them.
How did Britain react to Argentina invading the Falkland islands?
They sent a naval task force to remove the invaders.
What country do the Canary Islands belong to?
The Canary Islands belong to Spain but not in the sense of a territory like Guam belongs to the US.
The Canary Islands are a province of Spain just as Hawaii is a state of the United States.
The province is called Santa Cruz de Tenerife and is also an autonomous community of the same name.
Did Argentine people ever inhabit the Falkland islands?
When Argentina became independent they send a small number of Argentinians to the Falkland Islands. The British expelled them, and started a race themselfs. In 1806 when Argentina won independence the British tried to take Argentina and turn it to a British Colony but they lost.
