Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) flag information
Description flag of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Falkland Island coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising was once the major economic activity) above the sailing ship Desire (whose crew discovered the islands) with a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto DESIRE THE RIGHT
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Short name
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Nationality
Falkland Islander(s) (noun) 0 (adjective)
Population
3,140 ranked 232, (data 2008)
Geography
deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 1,288 km.
Administrative divisions
none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
Independence
none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)