Fun facts about Falkland Islands
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The name Falkland Islands was applied to the islands in 1765 by British captain John Byron.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
From the “Etymology” section
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The only native terrestrial mammal of the Falkland Islands, the warrah, was hunted to extinction by European settlers.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
From the “Biodiversity” section
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The Falkland Islands are ranked 10th worldwide by GDP (PPP) per capita.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2013, a referendum showed that 99.8% of Falkland Islanders favored remaining a British overseas territory.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
From the “Government” section
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The Falklands' predominant and official language is English, but some inhabitants also speak Spanish.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
From the “Culture” section
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