Falkland Islands
Flag of Falkland Islands


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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 November 21, 2009. There is currently a New 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.

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Falkland Islands

This is a map of Falkland Islands. The map illustrates the location of Stanley and its proximity to Goose Green, Port Howard, Weddell, and the South Atlantic Ocean.

The Falkland Islands are located near the country of Argentina.

Falkland Islands News:
UK soldiers 'shot' in Falklands
Three members of the UK armed forces are in hospital following a reported shooting in the Falkland Islands, the MoD says.

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