Faroe Islands, archipelago in the North Atlantic, between Scotland and Iceland; 1,400 km², 49,755 residents (2016).The archipelago forms part of Denmark but has internal autonomy. The Faroe Islands, which extend about 113 km in the north-south direction and 75 km in the west-east direct...
To the south of Argentina is an archipelago called theTierra del Fuego.TheTierra del Fuegois a group of islands at the southern tip of Argentina.The biggest island of theTierra del Fuegois Isla Grande which is also the biggest island in South America. TheTierra del Fuegohas high mountains a...
Clark R, Wilson P (1992) Occurrence and significance of ventifacts in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Geogr Ann [A]. Phys Geogr 74:35–46CLARK, R. and WILSON, P. 1992. Occurrence and significance of ventifacts in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Geografiska Annaler, 74A, 35-...
Falkland IslandsExamples of ventifacts and forms of unusual patterned ground that differ in situation, characteristics and/or origin to types reported previously are described from the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. The ventifacts, represented by clasts projecting from an eroding tillite shore ...
Falkland Islands: a natural paradise Falklandsöarna offer a rare combination of pristine nature, incredible wildlife, and a fascinating history – far from the noise of civilization. Read the whole post Seven different penguin species Marty, a penguin enthusiast and marine biologist, has met count...
islands prohibiting the extraction of any natural resources therein; UK rejects sovereignty talks requested by Argentina, which still claims the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; territorial claim in Antarctica (British Antarctic Territory) overlaps ...
Facts about birds 7 Unusual Penguin Facts: What Makes These Birds So Fascinating Group of king penguins coming back together from sea to beach with wave a blue sky, Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands Photo bydepositphotos.com Is there anyone who doesn’t find penguins fascinating? One of the ...
Destinations: Falkland Islands Name: Striated Carcara, Johnny Rook, Caracara Austral, Matamico Estriado, Matamico Grande, Tiuque Cordillerano Austral. (Phalcoboenus australis) Length: 60 cm. Weight: 1.2 kg Location: Falklands, Tierra del Fuego. Conservation status: Near Threatened. Diet: Carrio...
International disputes:Argentina continues to assert its claims to the UK-administered Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands in its constitution, forcibly occupying the Falklands in 1982, but in 1995 agreed to no longer seek settlement by force; UK continue...
The two territories in South America include the Falkland Islands (U.K) and French Guiana (Fr.). The largest cities in South America include Sao Paulo, Buenos Aries, Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Lima, Santiago, Caracas, Medellin, Belo Horizonte, and Cali. Because South America is shaped like...