Falkland Islands
Continent – South America
Region – South Atlantic Ocean
Size – 12,200 km2
Geography – Consists of two main islands, namely West Falkland and East Falkland along with around 776 smaller islands; islands are mostly mountainous and hilly
Language – English
Religion – 66 % Christianity, 32% no religious affiliations, 2% other faiths
Monetary Unit – Falklands pound (FKP)
Natural Resources – Fish, squid, calcified seaweed, wildlife, sphagnum moss
Agriculture – Fodder, vegetable crops, sheep, dairy products
Industry – Fish, wool processing, tourism
Neighboring Countries – None (island group)
Population – 2,932 (2012 estimate)
Population Growth Rate – 0.01%
Capital City – Stanley (population 2,115)
Highest Mountain – Highest point: Mount Usborne (705 m)
Yearly Rainfall – Around 573.6 mm
Plant Life – Grasses, ferns, shrubs,
Animal Life – Cats, rats, sheep
Bird Life – 227 species including black-browed albatross, silver teal, Chiloe wigeon, white-tufted grebe, black-crowned night heron
Aquatic Life – killer whales, peale’s dolphins, commerson’s dolphins, southern elephant seals, leopard seals, southern sea lions, king penguins
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