It is thought that there might be up to 60 billion barrels (9.5km3) of oil under the sea bed surrounding the islands. [26] 
In South America the islands are generally known as Islas Malvinas, because early French settlers had named them Malouines, or Malovines, in 1764, after their home port of Saint-Malo, France. Males outnumber females (53 to 47 per cent), and this discrepancy is most prominent in the 2060 age group. A coastal freighter travels around the two main islands to deliver supplies and collect the wool clip for transshipment to the United Kingdom. Both the chief executive and the director of finance are appointed by the governor. The UK bases its position on its continuous administration of the islands since 1833 and the islanders' "right to self-determination as set out in the UN Charter". [145] Wagstaff describes local cuisine as "very British in character with much use made of the homegrown vegetables, local lamb, mutton, beef, and fish". [82] The Bureau also handles philately-related sales on behalf of the governments of Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and of the British Antarctic Territory. 
Secondary education is only available in Stanley, which offers boarding facilities and 12 subjects to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level. The company now operates several retail outlets in Stanley and is involved in port services and shipping operations. The principal ocean currents in the Falkland Island waters are the West Wind Drift, a cold current from the Southern Pacific Ocean that flows westwards to the south of the Burdwood Bank[27] and the north flowing cold Falklands current, an offshoot of the West Wind Drift that curls around the east of Falklands Plateau and along the Falklands and Patagonian escarpments. [69] The two water injection well clusters will be 3.0km from the four oil well clusters. ), fodder and vegetable crops; venison, sheep, dairy products; fish, squid, agriculture: 41%industry: 24.5%services: 34.5% (2015 est. note: data represent population by national identity Languages English 89%, Spanish 7.7%, other 3.3% (2006 est.) [74], In May 2015 oil was discovered in Isobel deep in May 2015 by a consortium of oil companies including Falkland Oil & Gas, Premier Oil, and Rockhopper Oil & Gas. The official currency is the Falkland pound, which is on par with the British pound. [10] Tourism forms a significant part of this figure with land-based visitors expected to contribute 2.7 million to the Islands' economy in 2010. 
", Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, "Britain puts forward four options on Falklands (Nick Ridley visit & leaseback)", "Sovereignty and the Falkland Islands Crisis", Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, List of countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom, Countries and dependencies of South America, Independence of Spanish continental Americas, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, northernmost France, Colonial universities in Hispanic America, Law of coartacin (which allowed slaves to buy their freedom, and that of others), List of countries by English-speaking population, List of countries where English is an official language, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Falkland_Islands&oldid=1146814614, English-speaking countries and territories, States and territories established in 1833, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected pages, Articles containing Spanish-language text, Articles containing Scottish Gaelic-language text, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource reference, Articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Pages using Sister project links with wikidata namespace mismatch, Pages using Sister project links with hidden wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. By 2002 the Falklands' economy was booming, with income from tourism and the sale of squid fishing licences as well as from indigenous fishing companies with locally registered boats. Other types of fish form an insignificant part of the Falkland Islands' catch. One of their prime activities was the monitoring of the Illex spawning stock biomass (SSB). [53] In 1881, the Falkland Islands became financially independent of Britain. [145] Falklanders still use some terms and place names from the former Gaucho inhabitants. The wells will be arranged in clusters of 6 wells per drill centre. [65] On 17 September 2010, Rockhopper Exploration published the results of the borehole analysis the well was drilled in water 451m deep and a flow test showed that a payable oil column of 53m was capable of producing over 2,000 barrels per day (320m3/d). [115] The Falklands are treeless and have a wind-resistant vegetation predominantly composed of a variety of dwarf shrubs. Students aged 16 or older may study at colleges in England for their GCE Advanced Level or vocational qualifications. [9] The contributors to the GDP by sector (2010 forecast) are: [10] Fisheries 52.5% Government (including health and education) 14.0% [140], A significant population decline affected the archipelago in the 20th century, with many young islanders moving overseas in search of education, a modern lifestyle, and better job opportunities,[143] particularly to the British city of Southampton, which came to be known in the islands as "Stanley North". Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. )services: 38.4% (2015 est. West Falkland was left abandoned, and Puerto Soledad became mostly a prison camp. )consumption: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. gold in the assiniboine river; saang direksyon matatagpuan ang luzon strait 
[83][84] Law enforcement is the responsibility of the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP). In a 2013 sovereignty referendum almost all Falklanders voted in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory. The islands cool and windy climate offers few temperature extremes and only minor seasonal variability. [40], With the establishment of the FICZ, the Falklands Fisheries Department issued licences that enable foreign vessels to fish in Falklands waters. Population: 3,198 Population per km: 0.263 Currency The currency on the Falkland Islands is the Falklands pound (FKP). [25] The Falkland Islands Development Corporation which formed as a result of the Shackleton Report provided the impetus for the Falkland Islands to exploit their marine environment. [82], Defence of the islands is provided by the United Kingdom. [58] An agreement on trade ties between the archipelago and the mainland was reached in 1971 and, consequently, Argentina built a temporary airfield at Stanley in 1972. Argentina considers that, in 1833, the UK established an "illegal occupation" of the Falklands after expelling Argentine authorities and settlers from the islands with a threat of "greater force" and, afterwards, barring Argentines from resettling the islands. Where livestock grazing has been controlled, coastal tussock grass (Parodiochloa flabellata) still covers offshore islands. [156] Social activities are, according to Wagstaff, "typical of that of a small British town with a variety of clubs and organisations covering many aspects of community life". [23], The Falklands remained uninhabited until the 1764 establishment of Port Louis on East Falkland by French captain Louis Antoine de Bougainville and the 1766 foundation of Port Egmont on Saunders Island by British captain John MacBride. The unemployment rate was 1% in 2016, and inflation was calculated at 1.4% in 2014. 
Pop. ), fossil fuels: 66.7% of total installed capacity (2020 est. Omissions? [55] After the war ended, the Falklands economy was affected by declining wool prices and the political uncertainty resulting from the revived sovereignty dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina. In its wake, the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), a treaty signed by 24 nations and covering the area that includes most of the Falkland Islands waters, came into force in 1982,[41] having been signed by the United Kingdom on 31 August 1981 and Argentina on 28 May 1982. In April 1982, Argentine military forces invaded the islands. The islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean, on the Patagonian Shelf, about 300mi (480km) east of Patagonia in southern Argentina. The outbreak of conflict [132] The islands' major exports include wool, hides, venison, fish and squid; its main imports include fuel, building materials and clothing. The UK asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. 
)tide and wave: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. The 2016 census indicated that 43% of residents were born on the archipelago, with foreign-born residents assimilated into local culture. [157], Lat. [73] The oil expected to trade at 90 - 105% of the Brent crude price. [17] [58] In response, Falkland Oil & Gas has signed an agreement with BHP Billiton to investigate the potential exploitation of oil reserves. There was also trade in cow hides from the wild descendants of cattle introduced by French settlers in the late 18th century. In the Second World War, following the December 1939 Battle of the River Plate, the battle-damaged HMS Exeter steamed to the Falklands for repairs. The constitution requires the governor of the islands to seek the approval of a British Secretary of State before assenting to any bill that affects "the currency of the Falkland Islands or relating to the issue of banknotes" or any bill that establishes "any banking association or altering the constitution, rights or duties of any such association". ), revenues: $67.1 million (FY09/10)expenditures: $75.3 million (FY09/10), $257.3 million (2015 est. "UK held secret talks to cede sovereignty: "The Long Road to Clearing Falklands Landmines", "Landmines in the Sand: The Falkland Islands", "Falklands community invited to 'Reclaim the Beach' to celebrate completion of demining Penguin News", "Desire Petroleum optimistic over Falklands oil prospects", "The Falkland Islands, 30 Years After the War with Argentina", "Falklands' Land Mine Clearance Set to Enter a New Expanded Phase in Early 2012", "New Year begins with a new Constitution for the Falklands", "The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008", "As of Saturday, Falklands have the first woman Governor, Ms Alison Blake CMG", "Andy Keeling: New Chief Executive to arrive in the Falklands next week", "Minister of State (Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment)", "Falklands lawmakers: "The full time problem", "EU relations with Overseas Countries and Territories", "A New Approach to the British Overseas Territories", "The Falkland Islands (Appeals to Privy Council) (Amendment) Order 2009", "Falklands Defence Force better equipped than ever, says commanding officer", "Argentina and UK claims to maritime jurisdiction in the South Atlantic and Southern Oceans", "Falkland Islands sovereignty talks out of the question, says Gordon Brown", "Supporting the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination", "Decolonization Committee Says Argentina, United Kingdom Should Renew Efforts on Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Question", "Falklands referendum: Islanders vote on British status", "Falkland Islanders vote overwhelmingly to keep British rule", "Timerman rejects meeting Falklands representatives; only interested in 'bilateral round' with Hague", "Falkland Islands hold referendum on disputed status", "Falkland Islands State of the Environment Report 2008", "An annotated checklist of lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi reported from the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)", "Pan-American Scientific Delegation Visit to the Falkland Islands", The World Factbook Central Intelligence Agency, "Regions and territories: Falkland Islands", "Encyclopedia Britannica Falkland Islands", "The Falkland Islands: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know in Data and Charts", "Las Islas Malvinas, hoy: ms diversas y cosmopolitas, miran a Londres y apuntan a la autodeterminacin como pas", "Falkland Islands Census Statistics, 2006", Falklands still home to optimists as invasion anniversary nears, "Falkland Islands Census 2012: Headline results", "Falklands Referendum: Voters from many countries around the world voted Yes", "The Largest Baha'i (sic) Communities (mid-2000)", "Falkland Islands Census Statistics 2006", "The world in muslim populations, every country listed", "Conflict Over The Falkland Islands: A Never-Ending Story? [109] East Falkland houses Stanley (the capital and largest settlement),[107] the UK military base at RAF Mount Pleasant, and the archipelago's highest point: Mount Usborne, at 2,313ft (705m). The report was approved by ExCo earlier today and provides an overview of the economy up until the end of 2020. A significant number of the fish that are taken are migratory with the spawning grounds and feeding grounds of some species being highly dependent on the water temperature. There is little unemployment in the Falklands, but a shortage of housing has discouraged immigration. Today, the Falklands pays its way, bar British financial support for defence. 
[10] As of 2007[update], 670,000 sheep resided on the islands;[16] a 2011 report estimated the sheep population at over one million. In the late 20th century the government instituted policies to encourage an increase in the number of smaller, locally operated farms rather than corporate-owned farms. The Falkland Islands Development Corporation was formed in mid 1984 and in its annual report at the end of that year it set out to increase employment opportunities by encouraging diversification, to increase population levels through selective immigration, to aim for long-term self-sufficiency and to improve community facilities. An update of the first appraisal drill was released on Monday 21 March 2011 indicating a significant reservoir package with a downhole mini Drill Stern Test flowing oil at better rates then the September 2010 flow test: confidence in the commerciality of the Sea Lion discovery has been increased by this first appraisal. 
WebFalkland Islands Tourism: Tripadvisor has 5,709 reviews of Falkland Islands Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Falkland Islands resource. Since 2003 the relative premium commanded by higher quality wool has increased with coarser wool missing out on the high prices in 2008. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Standard Chartered Bank, headquartered in London, is the only bank. In addition to accommodation in Stanley, there are tourist lodges at Port Howard, Darwin, Pebble Island, Carcass Island, and Sea Lion Island. Age structure 0-14 Following the collapse of the Illex industry in 2008/9, the rock cod has become, by weight, the most heavily harvested species in the area. Immigration from the United Kingdom, the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, and Chile has reversed a population decline. 
An agreement signed in 1995 with Argentina had set the terms for exploitation of offshore resources including large oil reserves[56] as it was thought that there might be up to 60 billion barrels (9.5km3) of oil under the sea bed surrounding the islands. At the time of the 2012 census, 91 Falklands residents were overseas. [27] Problems began when Spain detected and captured Port Egmont in 1770. This has been attributed to the lower than usual sea temperatures during the feeding season in FebruaryMay.[35]. Religions Christian 57.1%, other 1.6%, none 35.4%, unspecified 6% (2016 est.) [E] Vernet settled at the ruins of Puerto Soledad in 1826, and accumulated resources on the islands until the venture was secure enough to bring settlers and form a permanent colony. [30] Vernet's venture lasted until a dispute over fishing and hunting rights led to a raid by the American warship USS Lexington in 1831,[37][F] when United States Navy commander Silas Duncan declared the dissolution of the island's government. 
The islands nominal GDP, however, increased by 140% (8.3% [88][89][90] Argentina claims that, when it achieved independence in 1816, it acquired the Falklands from Spain. 17.67 million kWh (2016 est. [94][L], In 2009 the British prime minister, Gordon Brown, had a meeting with the Argentine president, Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, and said that there would be no further talks over the sovereignty of the Falklands. [121] Introduced species include reindeer, hares, rabbits, Patagonian foxes, brown rats, and cats. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. [111] Rainfall is common over half of the year, averaging 610mm (24in) in Stanley, and sporadic light snowfall occurs nearly all year. [44] She has since extended her claim to all of the Falkland Island waters. [116] More than 400 species of lichens and lichen-dwelling fungi have been recorded. [72], The production site will require approximately 110 people working offshore and another 40 working onshore. [57] From 1966 until 1968, the UK confidentially discussed with Argentina the transfer of the Falklands, assuming its judgement would be accepted by the islanders. WebEconomy - overview: The economy was formerly based on agriculture, mainly sheep farming, but fishing and tourism currently comprise the bulk of economic activity. [129] During the 1980s, although ranch under-investment and the use of synthetic fibres damaged the sheep-farming sector, the government secured a major revenue stream by the establishment of an exclusive economic zone and the sale of fishing licences to "anybody wishing to fish within this zone". These days, the island chain has a stable economy and population and is keen to assert its independence free of unwanted Argentine influence. The islands also provided a base for whaling and sealing, with factories being built on East Falkland and South Georgia Island, but these industries ended. WebThe Falkland Islands have a GDP of $164.5 million, and a per capita GDP of $70,800 (2015 estimate) compared with the United Kingdom GDP per capita of $35,200 (2009 estimate). [134] A little over a quarter of the workforce serves the Falkland Islands government, making it the archipelago's largest employer. [C] Whether or not the settlements were aware of each other's existence is debated by historians. There is a ferry link between East and West Falkland. [78], The governor acts on the advice of the islands' Executive Council, composed of the chief executive, the Director of Finance and three elected members of the Legislative Assembly (with the governor as chairman). [67] Oil exploration also began in the 2010s, with indications of possible commercially exploitable deposits in the Falklands basin. WebThe government has today published a new report State of the Falkland Islands Economy 2020. [9] The contributors to the GDP by sector (2010 forecast) are: [10] Fisheries 52.5% Government (including health and education) 14.0% It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan. The two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, and about 200 smaller islands form a total land area nearly as extensive as the U.S. state of Connecticut. )-20.4% (2013 est. The Patagonian squid, unlike the Illex, remain in Falkland Island waters all year and are concentrated in the Loloigo boxan area within the Falklands Plateau to the east and south-east of the islands and are harvested during both the austral spring and autumn. Before leaving for the Falklands Vernet stamped his grant at the British Consulate, repeating this when Buenos Aires extended his grant in 1828. WebThe Policy & Economic Development Unit is responsible for: Co-ordinating the Government's economic policies and monitoring the effectiveness of public spending in achieving the Government's economic goals; Improving the Government's capacity to address strategic, cross-cutting issues; The report was approved by ExCo earlier today and provides an overview of the economy up until the end of 2020. [141][142] In 1983, full British citizenship was given to Falkland Islanders under the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act. In the First World War Battle of the Falkland Islands in December 1914 a Royal Navy fleet defeated an Imperial German squadron. [7] The Viscount's title originates from the town of Falkland, Scotlandthe town's name probably comes from a Gaelic term referring to an "enclosure" (lann),[A] but it could less plausibly be from the Anglo-Saxon term "folkland" (land held by folk-right). gold in the assiniboine river; saang direksyon matatagpuan ang luzon strait Fishing is the largest part of the economy. )forest: 0% (2018 est. The Legislative Assembly has 10 members, eight of whom are elected to four-year terms from two constituencies, while the other two, the same nonvoting members as on the Executive Council, are ex officio. 
), 46,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2019 est. These days, the island chain has a stable economy and population and is keen to assert its independence free of unwanted Argentine influence. [68] Landmine clearance work restarted in 2009, in accordance with the UK's obligations under the Ottawa Treaty, and Sapper Hill Corral was cleared of mines in 2012, allowing access to an important historical landmark for the first time in 30 years. The common Spanish name for the archipelago, Islas Malvinas, derives from the French les Malouinesthe name given to the islands by French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville in 1764. Moreover, although his concession required Lafone to bring settlers from the UK, most of the settlers he brought were gauchos from Uruguay. [130], The primary sector of the economy accounts for most of the Falkland Islands' gross domestic product, with the fishing industry alone contributing between 50% and 60% of annual GDP; agriculture also contributes significantly to GDP and employs about a tenth of the population. Population: 3,198 Population per km: 0.263 Currency The currency on the Falkland Islands is the Falklands pound (FKP). The population of the Falkland Islands is English-speaking and consists primarily of Falklanders of British descent. Such visits are arranged in conjunction with LAN Airlines (Chile) who, on such occasions, use larger aircraft than normal for the weekly flights.[54]. )-1.8% (2014 est. ), Electricity consumption: 
The FOCZ includes part of the Burdwood Bank, borders on the confines of the continental shelf and includes part of the Falklands Escarpment - a 2,000-metre (6,600ft) undersea escarpment running eastwest. The coastal topography features many drowned river valleys that form protected harbours. [154], The islands have one weekly newspaper The Penguin News,[155] and television and radio broadcasts generally feature programming from the United Kingdom. The convention requires that member states who are not parties to the Antarctic Treaty accept certain provisions of that treaty. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. During the 19th century, the supply and maintenance depot for ships at Stanley developed into a port serving ships rounding Cape Horn. When the Falkland Islands first opened up her waters, the Polish fishing fleet had a presence as did the Japanese, but the Poles stopped fishing in the area in the mid-1990s and the Japanese in the middle of the first decade of the twenty-first century. [79][needs update] The first three turbines resulted in a 20% reduction in the Stanley power station's fuel consumption and it was hoped that the second set of three turbines would double this figure. [33] The islands British heritage is apparent in Stanley, where pubs, bright red mailboxes, and well-kept gardens are numerous. The governor presides over the Executive Council and must consult with it in the discharge of most of his or her duties but may, in certain circumstances, act against the advice of the council. [50] The islands have become a regular port of call for the growing market of cruise ships to Antarctica and elsewhere in the South Atlantic. 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In South America the islands are generally known as Islas Malvinas, because early French settlers had named them Malouines, or Malovines, in 1764, after their home port of Saint-Malo, France. Males outnumber females (53 to 47 per cent), and this discrepancy is most prominent in the 2060 age group. A coastal freighter travels around the two main islands to deliver supplies and collect the wool clip for transshipment to the United Kingdom. Both the chief executive and the director of finance are appointed by the governor. The UK bases its position on its continuous administration of the islands since 1833 and the islanders' "right to self-determination as set out in the UN Charter". [145] Wagstaff describes local cuisine as "very British in character with much use made of the homegrown vegetables, local lamb, mutton, beef, and fish". [82] The Bureau also handles philately-related sales on behalf of the governments of Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and of the British Antarctic Territory. Secondary education is only available in Stanley, which offers boarding facilities and 12 subjects to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level. The company now operates several retail outlets in Stanley and is involved in port services and shipping operations. The principal ocean currents in the Falkland Island waters are the West Wind Drift, a cold current from the Southern Pacific Ocean that flows westwards to the south of the Burdwood Bank[27] and the north flowing cold Falklands current, an offshoot of the West Wind Drift that curls around the east of Falklands Plateau and along the Falklands and Patagonian escarpments. [69] The two water injection well clusters will be 3.0km from the four oil well clusters. ), fodder and vegetable crops; venison, sheep, dairy products; fish, squid, agriculture: 41%industry: 24.5%services: 34.5% (2015 est. note: data represent population by national identity Languages English 89%, Spanish 7.7%, other 3.3% (2006 est.) [74], In May 2015 oil was discovered in Isobel deep in May 2015 by a consortium of oil companies including Falkland Oil & Gas, Premier Oil, and Rockhopper Oil & Gas. The official currency is the Falkland pound, which is on par with the British pound. [10] Tourism forms a significant part of this figure with land-based visitors expected to contribute 2.7 million to the Islands' economy in 2010. 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By 2002 the Falklands' economy was booming, with income from tourism and the sale of squid fishing licences as well as from indigenous fishing companies with locally registered boats. Other types of fish form an insignificant part of the Falkland Islands' catch. One of their prime activities was the monitoring of the Illex spawning stock biomass (SSB). [53] In 1881, the Falkland Islands became financially independent of Britain. [145] Falklanders still use some terms and place names from the former Gaucho inhabitants. The wells will be arranged in clusters of 6 wells per drill centre. [65] On 17 September 2010, Rockhopper Exploration published the results of the borehole analysis the well was drilled in water 451m deep and a flow test showed that a payable oil column of 53m was capable of producing over 2,000 barrels per day (320m3/d). [115] The Falklands are treeless and have a wind-resistant vegetation predominantly composed of a variety of dwarf shrubs. Students aged 16 or older may study at colleges in England for their GCE Advanced Level or vocational qualifications. [9] The contributors to the GDP by sector (2010 forecast) are: [10] Fisheries 52.5% Government (including health and education) 14.0% [140], A significant population decline affected the archipelago in the 20th century, with many young islanders moving overseas in search of education, a modern lifestyle, and better job opportunities,[143] particularly to the British city of Southampton, which came to be known in the islands as "Stanley North". Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. )services: 38.4% (2015 est. West Falkland was left abandoned, and Puerto Soledad became mostly a prison camp. )consumption: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. gold in the assiniboine river; saang direksyon matatagpuan ang luzon strait [83][84] Law enforcement is the responsibility of the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP). In a 2013 sovereignty referendum almost all Falklanders voted in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory. The islands cool and windy climate offers few temperature extremes and only minor seasonal variability. [40], With the establishment of the FICZ, the Falklands Fisheries Department issued licences that enable foreign vessels to fish in Falklands waters. Population: 3,198 Population per km: 0.263 Currency The currency on the Falkland Islands is the Falklands pound (FKP). [25] The Falkland Islands Development Corporation which formed as a result of the Shackleton Report provided the impetus for the Falkland Islands to exploit their marine environment. [82], Defence of the islands is provided by the United Kingdom. [58] An agreement on trade ties between the archipelago and the mainland was reached in 1971 and, consequently, Argentina built a temporary airfield at Stanley in 1972. Argentina considers that, in 1833, the UK established an "illegal occupation" of the Falklands after expelling Argentine authorities and settlers from the islands with a threat of "greater force" and, afterwards, barring Argentines from resettling the islands. Where livestock grazing has been controlled, coastal tussock grass (Parodiochloa flabellata) still covers offshore islands. [156] Social activities are, according to Wagstaff, "typical of that of a small British town with a variety of clubs and organisations covering many aspects of community life". [23], The Falklands remained uninhabited until the 1764 establishment of Port Louis on East Falkland by French captain Louis Antoine de Bougainville and the 1766 foundation of Port Egmont on Saunders Island by British captain John MacBride. The unemployment rate was 1% in 2016, and inflation was calculated at 1.4% in 2014. Pop. ), fossil fuels: 66.7% of total installed capacity (2020 est. Omissions? [55] After the war ended, the Falklands economy was affected by declining wool prices and the political uncertainty resulting from the revived sovereignty dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina. In its wake, the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), a treaty signed by 24 nations and covering the area that includes most of the Falkland Islands waters, came into force in 1982,[41] having been signed by the United Kingdom on 31 August 1981 and Argentina on 28 May 1982. In April 1982, Argentine military forces invaded the islands. The islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean, on the Patagonian Shelf, about 300mi (480km) east of Patagonia in southern Argentina. The outbreak of conflict [132] The islands' major exports include wool, hides, venison, fish and squid; its main imports include fuel, building materials and clothing. The UK asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. )tide and wave: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. The 2016 census indicated that 43% of residents were born on the archipelago, with foreign-born residents assimilated into local culture. [157], Lat. [73] The oil expected to trade at 90 - 105% of the Brent crude price. [17] [58] In response, Falkland Oil & Gas has signed an agreement with BHP Billiton to investigate the potential exploitation of oil reserves. There was also trade in cow hides from the wild descendants of cattle introduced by French settlers in the late 18th century. In the Second World War, following the December 1939 Battle of the River Plate, the battle-damaged HMS Exeter steamed to the Falklands for repairs. The constitution requires the governor of the islands to seek the approval of a British Secretary of State before assenting to any bill that affects "the currency of the Falkland Islands or relating to the issue of banknotes" or any bill that establishes "any banking association or altering the constitution, rights or duties of any such association". ), revenues: $67.1 million (FY09/10)expenditures: $75.3 million (FY09/10), $257.3 million (2015 est. 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[109] East Falkland houses Stanley (the capital and largest settlement),[107] the UK military base at RAF Mount Pleasant, and the archipelago's highest point: Mount Usborne, at 2,313ft (705m). The report was approved by ExCo earlier today and provides an overview of the economy up until the end of 2020. A significant number of the fish that are taken are migratory with the spawning grounds and feeding grounds of some species being highly dependent on the water temperature. There is little unemployment in the Falklands, but a shortage of housing has discouraged immigration. Today, the Falklands pays its way, bar British financial support for defence. [10] As of 2007[update], 670,000 sheep resided on the islands;[16] a 2011 report estimated the sheep population at over one million. In the late 20th century the government instituted policies to encourage an increase in the number of smaller, locally operated farms rather than corporate-owned farms. The Falkland Islands Development Corporation was formed in mid 1984 and in its annual report at the end of that year it set out to increase employment opportunities by encouraging diversification, to increase population levels through selective immigration, to aim for long-term self-sufficiency and to improve community facilities. An update of the first appraisal drill was released on Monday 21 March 2011 indicating a significant reservoir package with a downhole mini Drill Stern Test flowing oil at better rates then the September 2010 flow test: confidence in the commerciality of the Sea Lion discovery has been increased by this first appraisal. WebFalkland Islands Tourism: Tripadvisor has 5,709 reviews of Falkland Islands Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Falkland Islands resource. Since 2003 the relative premium commanded by higher quality wool has increased with coarser wool missing out on the high prices in 2008. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Standard Chartered Bank, headquartered in London, is the only bank. In addition to accommodation in Stanley, there are tourist lodges at Port Howard, Darwin, Pebble Island, Carcass Island, and Sea Lion Island. Age structure 0-14 Following the collapse of the Illex industry in 2008/9, the rock cod has become, by weight, the most heavily harvested species in the area. Immigration from the United Kingdom, the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, and Chile has reversed a population decline. An agreement signed in 1995 with Argentina had set the terms for exploitation of offshore resources including large oil reserves[56] as it was thought that there might be up to 60 billion barrels (9.5km3) of oil under the sea bed surrounding the islands. At the time of the 2012 census, 91 Falklands residents were overseas. [27] Problems began when Spain detected and captured Port Egmont in 1770. This has been attributed to the lower than usual sea temperatures during the feeding season in FebruaryMay.[35]. Religions Christian 57.1%, other 1.6%, none 35.4%, unspecified 6% (2016 est.) [E] Vernet settled at the ruins of Puerto Soledad in 1826, and accumulated resources on the islands until the venture was secure enough to bring settlers and form a permanent colony. [30] Vernet's venture lasted until a dispute over fishing and hunting rights led to a raid by the American warship USS Lexington in 1831,[37][F] when United States Navy commander Silas Duncan declared the dissolution of the island's government. The islands nominal GDP, however, increased by 140% (8.3% [88][89][90] Argentina claims that, when it achieved independence in 1816, it acquired the Falklands from Spain. 17.67 million kWh (2016 est. [94][L], In 2009 the British prime minister, Gordon Brown, had a meeting with the Argentine president, Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, and said that there would be no further talks over the sovereignty of the Falklands. [121] Introduced species include reindeer, hares, rabbits, Patagonian foxes, brown rats, and cats. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. [111] Rainfall is common over half of the year, averaging 610mm (24in) in Stanley, and sporadic light snowfall occurs nearly all year. [44] She has since extended her claim to all of the Falkland Island waters. [116] More than 400 species of lichens and lichen-dwelling fungi have been recorded. [72], The production site will require approximately 110 people working offshore and another 40 working onshore. [57] From 1966 until 1968, the UK confidentially discussed with Argentina the transfer of the Falklands, assuming its judgement would be accepted by the islanders. WebEconomy - overview: The economy was formerly based on agriculture, mainly sheep farming, but fishing and tourism currently comprise the bulk of economic activity. [129] During the 1980s, although ranch under-investment and the use of synthetic fibres damaged the sheep-farming sector, the government secured a major revenue stream by the establishment of an exclusive economic zone and the sale of fishing licences to "anybody wishing to fish within this zone". These days, the island chain has a stable economy and population and is keen to assert its independence free of unwanted Argentine influence. The islands also provided a base for whaling and sealing, with factories being built on East Falkland and South Georgia Island, but these industries ended. WebThe Falkland Islands have a GDP of $164.5 million, and a per capita GDP of $70,800 (2015 estimate) compared with the United Kingdom GDP per capita of $35,200 (2009 estimate). [134] A little over a quarter of the workforce serves the Falkland Islands government, making it the archipelago's largest employer. [C] Whether or not the settlements were aware of each other's existence is debated by historians. There is a ferry link between East and West Falkland. [78], The governor acts on the advice of the islands' Executive Council, composed of the chief executive, the Director of Finance and three elected members of the Legislative Assembly (with the governor as chairman). [67] Oil exploration also began in the 2010s, with indications of possible commercially exploitable deposits in the Falklands basin. WebThe government has today published a new report State of the Falkland Islands Economy 2020. [9] The contributors to the GDP by sector (2010 forecast) are: [10] Fisheries 52.5% Government (including health and education) 14.0% It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan. The two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, and about 200 smaller islands form a total land area nearly as extensive as the U.S. state of Connecticut. )-20.4% (2013 est. The Patagonian squid, unlike the Illex, remain in Falkland Island waters all year and are concentrated in the Loloigo boxan area within the Falklands Plateau to the east and south-east of the islands and are harvested during both the austral spring and autumn. Before leaving for the Falklands Vernet stamped his grant at the British Consulate, repeating this when Buenos Aires extended his grant in 1828. WebThe Policy & Economic Development Unit is responsible for: Co-ordinating the Government's economic policies and monitoring the effectiveness of public spending in achieving the Government's economic goals; Improving the Government's capacity to address strategic, cross-cutting issues; The report was approved by ExCo earlier today and provides an overview of the economy up until the end of 2020. [141][142] In 1983, full British citizenship was given to Falkland Islanders under the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act. In the First World War Battle of the Falkland Islands in December 1914 a Royal Navy fleet defeated an Imperial German squadron. [7] The Viscount's title originates from the town of Falkland, Scotlandthe town's name probably comes from a Gaelic term referring to an "enclosure" (lann),[A] but it could less plausibly be from the Anglo-Saxon term "folkland" (land held by folk-right). gold in the assiniboine river; saang direksyon matatagpuan ang luzon strait Fishing is the largest part of the economy. )forest: 0% (2018 est. The Legislative Assembly has 10 members, eight of whom are elected to four-year terms from two constituencies, while the other two, the same nonvoting members as on the Executive Council, are ex officio. ), 46,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2019 est. These days, the island chain has a stable economy and population and is keen to assert its independence free of unwanted Argentine influence. [68] Landmine clearance work restarted in 2009, in accordance with the UK's obligations under the Ottawa Treaty, and Sapper Hill Corral was cleared of mines in 2012, allowing access to an important historical landmark for the first time in 30 years. The common Spanish name for the archipelago, Islas Malvinas, derives from the French les Malouinesthe name given to the islands by French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville in 1764. Moreover, although his concession required Lafone to bring settlers from the UK, most of the settlers he brought were gauchos from Uruguay. [130], The primary sector of the economy accounts for most of the Falkland Islands' gross domestic product, with the fishing industry alone contributing between 50% and 60% of annual GDP; agriculture also contributes significantly to GDP and employs about a tenth of the population. Population: 3,198 Population per km: 0.263 Currency The currency on the Falkland Islands is the Falklands pound (FKP). The population of the Falkland Islands is English-speaking and consists primarily of Falklanders of British descent. Such visits are arranged in conjunction with LAN Airlines (Chile) who, on such occasions, use larger aircraft than normal for the weekly flights.[54]. )-1.8% (2014 est. ), Electricity consumption: The FOCZ includes part of the Burdwood Bank, borders on the confines of the continental shelf and includes part of the Falklands Escarpment - a 2,000-metre (6,600ft) undersea escarpment running eastwest. The coastal topography features many drowned river valleys that form protected harbours. [154], The islands have one weekly newspaper The Penguin News,[155] and television and radio broadcasts generally feature programming from the United Kingdom. The convention requires that member states who are not parties to the Antarctic Treaty accept certain provisions of that treaty. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. During the 19th century, the supply and maintenance depot for ships at Stanley developed into a port serving ships rounding Cape Horn. When the Falkland Islands first opened up her waters, the Polish fishing fleet had a presence as did the Japanese, but the Poles stopped fishing in the area in the mid-1990s and the Japanese in the middle of the first decade of the twenty-first century. [79][needs update] The first three turbines resulted in a 20% reduction in the Stanley power station's fuel consumption and it was hoped that the second set of three turbines would double this figure. [33] The islands British heritage is apparent in Stanley, where pubs, bright red mailboxes, and well-kept gardens are numerous. The governor presides over the Executive Council and must consult with it in the discharge of most of his or her duties but may, in certain circumstances, act against the advice of the council. 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