islands (East Falkland and West Falkland) and some 200 small ones. From 1908 to 1985South Georgiaand the South Sandwich Islands were dependencies of the colony. The Falklands are rather bleak, rocky moorlands, swept by wind and drenched by chill rain. The population is almost entirely British...
Population in the islands reaches 200.*1851: Falkland Islands Company is established by Royal Charter.*1852: Cheviot sheep are first introduced to the islands. Sheep farming later becomes the dominant agriculture on the islands.*1854: A defence force is formed on the islands in response to the...
The size and status of the population of southern sea lions Otaria flavescens in the Falkland Islands. Biological Conservation 121:357-367.Thompson, D. et al. (2005) The size and status of the population of southern sea lions Otaria flavescens in the Falkland Islands. Biol. Conserv. 121, ...
The Falkland Islands are most known for their hilly landscapes and rich biodiversity.Around 3,000 people live in the Falkland Islands, spanning over about 500 kilometres. The majority of the population are native to the island with British descent. ...
The majority of the population are native to the island with British descent. The main language of the Falkland Islands is English and residents of the Falkland Islands are British Citizens. The largest cities are Stanley, East Falkland and Cape Horn. ...
Details:The Falklands have their own currency, the Falkland Pound, whose exchange rate is tied to the British Pound. GBP is also legal tender on the islands too and very common. Unless you want to keep a note as a souvenir, make sure that you remember to exchange any Falkland Pound notes...
The Falkland Islands are far, but today they feel familiar. While rooted in tradition, the community exists because the people dream of going places. The destination changes depending on who you speak to. Here are the stories of some of the small businesses making a mark in the Falklands. ...
It’s always best to celebrate Christmas with your nearest and dearest, and the Falkland Islands have been part of the great British family since the days of John Strong. So from everyone here in the UK to everyone...
Got our rather unique Falkland Islands passport stamp. Bussed into the main City of Stanley via 1 hour of unpaved dirt roads with hardly any civilization in between, we got some background info. Hardy folks live here. A total population of around 3,500 people call the Falkland Islands home...
Getting around the Falkland Islands is an adventure in itself, starting with a transfer to the capital, Stanley. With a population of about 2,500, Stanley is your gateway to explore the islands. After settling into your accommodation, take some time to explore on your own. You might visit ...