Are the Falklands useful?

The Islands were mostly used as a refuge for whalers and other shipping in the chilly waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. Until the British turned up, and the Islands became a very useful outpost in the growing British Empire.

Why did we go to war with the Falklands?

On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands. Argentina had claimed sovereignty over the islands for many years and their ruling military junta did not believe that Britain would attempt to regain the islands by force.

Why does England want the Falkland Islands?

The British were keen to settle the islands as they had the potential to be a strategic naval base for passage around Cape Horn. In 1765, Captain John Byron landed on Saunders Island. He then explored the coasts of the other islands and claimed the archipelago for Britain.

Is there a McDonalds in the Falkland Islands?

Trivia: There are no chain shops or restaurants operating within Falkland Islands. That means there are no McDonald’s or Starbucks in the island.

Is it possible for Argentina to invade the Falklands?

On April 2, 1982, Argentina invades the Falklands Islands, a British colony since 1892 and British possession since 1833. Argentine amphibious forces rapidly overcame the small garrison of British marines at the town of Stanley on East Falkland and the next day seized the dependent territories of South Georgia and the South Sandwich group.

Does Argentina have sovereignty over the Falkland Islands?

One of those disputes is that of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas in Spanish). The archipelago is located about 300 miles from Argentina, almost 1,200 miles from Buenos Aires and about 8,000 miles from London (Lindsey, 1983). The Falklands are administered by Britain, with a substantial degree of self-government but claimed by Argentina .

What is Falkland Islands official language?

The only official language of the Falkland Islands is English, and this is spoken by almost everyone on a day-to-day basis. Spanish is spoken by 10\% of the population, a significant minority. Most of the Spanish speakers are immigrants, foreign workers, and expats, predominantly from Chile and Argentina .

Are the Falklands British or Argentinian?

The Falklands were only Argentinian for a year; The British had originally colonized them in 1765 and the Argentinians had colonized it in 1832 despite protests by Britain. Britain then reasserted its sovereignty over the Falklands in 1833.