Flag Description Blue with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the falkland island coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising is the major economic activity) above the sailing ship desire (whose crew discovered the islands) with a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto desire the right.Currency Falkland pound. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southern south america, islands in the south atlantic ocean, east of southern argentina. Climate Cold marine; strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year; average annual rainfall is 24 inches in stanley; occasional snow all year, except in january and february, but does not accumulate. Terrain Rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Usborne 705 m. |