Falkland Islands, A Small But Beautiful Country
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The Falkland Islands are administered as a British crown colony with the capital at Stanley.
There are two main islands, West and East Falkland and hundreds of smaller ones.
Sparsely populated, it was estimated two years ago, that there were about 2,967 inhabitants living on the Islands.
One thing that one can say is that there are more sheep than people living on the Islands.
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This Squidoo lens was updated on May 31/12
There are two main islands, West and East Falkland and hundreds of smaller ones.
Sparsely populated, it was estimated two years ago, that there were about 2,967 inhabitants living on the Islands.
One thing that one can say is that there are more sheep than people living on the Islands.
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This Squidoo lens was updated on May 31/12
Race to find new oil fields goes extreme
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Wildlife Abounds On The Islands
This remote archipelago is one of the world's most prestigious wildlife destinations.Here, you will be able to watch whales and dolphins,penguins and a host of wild birds.
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Falkland Islands Main Exports
Wool is the main export of the Falkland Islands.The Islands have more than 500,000 sheep producing millions of kilograms of white and soft wool a year.
That's the reason there are so many local textile crafts like knitting and weaving. And also spinning, dyeing, and felting.
Squid is the most important catch.
A Few Facts About Falkland Islands
The natural resources are fish, squid, wildlife, calcified seaweed, and sphagnum moss.
The industries are mostly fish and wool processing, and tourism.
The population is fully employed, believe it or not.
It's not often that one sees a situation like this.
The Islanders enjoy a surplus in exports.
The industries are mostly fish and wool processing, and tourism.
The population is fully employed, believe it or not.
It's not often that one sees a situation like this.
The Islanders enjoy a surplus in exports.
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Blogs About The Falkland Islands
- Jersey Senator invited to Falklands Liberation Day
- Jersey's assistant chief minister has been invited to events to mark the 30th anniversary of the Falkland Islands' liberation. Senator Paul Routier will lay a wreath on behalf of Jersey at the event, on 14 June. At the end of the Falklands War in 1982 ...
- New Argentine play on the Malvinas / Falklands portrays Thatcher as devil, the ...
- By Mariana Marcaletti A new play on the Malvinas / Falkland Islands conflict seeks to address the past through parody. // Getty Images News There are always amusing ways to deal with actual facts through representations. In the play ?Malvinas, ...
- Argentina stirs Falkland Islands furor with Olympics ad [Video]
- Argentina has stirred up its perennial debate with Britain over the Falkland Islands by airing a television ad showing one of its Olympic athletes sprinting and doing push-ups on the disputed South Atlantic archipelago, including at a war memorial.
- Argentina's ad about Falklands stirs up controversy
- (AP) BUENOS AIRES (AP)? An Argentine TV ad that ties the London Olympics to a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands has aired again despite the IOC saying the games should not be used "to raise political issues." AP In this frame grab from a ...
Will They Find Oil And Gas On FAlkland Islands?
According to an article on Reuters Argentina's YPF says to look for oil off Falklands"BUENOS AIRES, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Argentina's YPF (YPFD.BA), the local unit of Spanish oil major Repsol (REP.MC)(REP.BA), said on Tuesday it would explore for oil and natural gas in the Falkland Islands basin as part of a five-year exploration program."
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A Giant Squid
Biggest Giant Squid Found on Falkland Islands
Biggest Giant Squid Found on Falkland Islands
The animal measures a super size 8.62m (28ft). It was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands by a trawler.
The animal measures a super size 8.62m (28ft). It was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands by a trawler.
Falkland Islands Related Items
The 1982 Falkland Islands War
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crstnblue
Jan 27, 2012 @ 1:15 pm | delete
- Very nice lens about Falkland Islands.
Glad to find it and learn something new for today!
Thanks for sharing!
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sousababy
Jul 28, 2011 @ 10:12 am | delete
- I suppose the Falkland Islands are a knitter's dream. Great lens, thanks for educating me.
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Philippians468
Jun 13, 2011 @ 12:53 pm | delete
- i do pray to have an opportunity to visit this place someday! cheers
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SereneSea Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:21 pm | delete
- The beautiful Falkland islands -oh how I would like to visit all these wonderful places. I need to catch up with my wish-list , it is growing .........
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poddys
Dec 19, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
- I haven't heard much about the Falklands since the war, and also my visit to Argentina a few years after. Nice lens.
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