Falkland Islands Map
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Falkland Islands Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Falkland Islands including Stanley, the capital city of Falkland Islands |
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| Name of the country: | Falkland Islands | Capital city: | Stanley |
| Geographical coordinates of Falkland Islands: | 51 45 S, 59 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Stanley: | 51 42 S 57 51 W |
| Location of Falkland Islands: | Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km east of southern Argentina | Continent / area: | South America |
| The area of Falkland Islands: | total: 12,173 sq km; land: 12,173 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Falkland Islands: | slightly smaller than Connecticut |
| The elevation data of Falkland Islands: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Usborne 705 m | The climate of Falkland Islands: | cold marine: strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid: rain occurs on more than half of days in year: average annual rainfall is 60 cm in Stanley: occasional snow all year, except in January and February, but typically does not accumulate |
| Land use of Falkland Islands: | agricultural land: 92.4%; arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 92.4%; forest: 0%; other: 7.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Falkland Islands: | deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season | The terrain of Falkland Islands: | rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains |
| Land boundaries of Falkland Islands: | 0 km | Borders countries of Falkland Islands: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Falkland Islands: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Falkland Islands
Are you traveling to Falkland Islands? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in South America, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km east of southern Argentina.
Did you know that the legal system of Falkland Islands is English common law and local statutes?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Falkland Islands, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 440 km, paved: 50 km, unpaved: 390 km (2008)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: STANLEY (capital) 2,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 76.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Falkland Islands: 2,931 (2014 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.01% (2014 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English 89%, Spanish 7.7%, other 3.3% (2006 estimate). These days, Falkland Islands has to face a net migration rate of N/A.
You may find the following ethnic groups in Falkland Islands nowadays; Falkland Islander 57%, British 24.6%, St. Helenian 9.8%, Chilean 5.3%, other 3.4% (2012 estimate).
The right to vote in Falkland Islands can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United Kingdom.
In case if you plan to visit Falkland Islands for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Falkland Islands are: Liberation Day, 14 June (1982).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Falkland Islands, these are the most likely dangers you might face: strong winds persist throughout the year. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Stanley and/or Falkland Islands?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Falkland Islands, the population has to face a death rate of 4.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2012 estimate).
Travel references about Falkland Islands
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Falkland Islands. Here they are: English 89%, Spanish 7.7%, other 3.3% (2006 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .fk
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; cold marine: strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid: rain occurs on more than half of days in year: average annual rainfall is 60 cm in Stanley: occasional snow all year, except in January and February, but typically does not accumulate.
Its capital city is Stanley, where the local time zone is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Stanley: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Falkland Islands; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Usborne 705 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,288 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Falkland Islands; overfishing by unlicensed vessels is a problem; reindeer – introduced to the islands in 2001 from South Georgia – are part of a farming effort to produce specialty meat and diversify the islands’ economy; this is the only commercial reindeer herd in the world unaffected by the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: strong winds persist throughout the year.
For your traveling options, there are 7 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Falkland Islands all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 440 km, paved: 50 km, unpaved: 390 km (2008).
Background of Falkland Islands
Like every nation, Falkland Islands also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. The colony was turned over to Spain two years later and the islands have since been the subject of a territorial dispute, first between Britain and Spain, then between Britain and Argentina. The UK asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. Argentina invaded the islands on 2 April 1982. The British responded with an expeditionary force that landed seven weeks later and after fierce fighting forced an Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982. With hostilities ended and Argentine forces withdrawn, UK administration resumed. In response to renewed calls from Argentina for Britain to relinquish control of the islands, a referendum was held in March 2013, which resulted in 99.8% of the population voting to remain a part of the UK. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
