Where are the Falkland Islands located?

Q: Where are the Falkland Islands located?


A: The Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of South America.

Q: What is the political status of the Falkland Islands?


A: The Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.

Q: Does Argentina dispute the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands?


A: Yes, Argentina disputes the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and claims ownership of them.

Q: When was the Falklands War fought, and what was it about?


A: The Falklands War was fought during Margaret Thatcher`s time as British Prime Minister in 1982, and it was fought over possession of the Falkland Islands.

Q: What is the main income for the people of the Falkland Islands?


A: The main income for the people of the Falkland Islands comes from fishing and sheep farming.

Q: How many people live on the Falkland Islands, according to the census of 2016?


A: According to the census of 2016, 3,398 people live on the Falkland Islands.

Q: Has oil and gas been found around the Falkland Islands?


A: Yes, oil and gas has been found below the sea around the Falkland Islands, and there is also oil and gas outside the sea area that belongs to the UK and is owned by Argentina.

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