| Falklands Republic | |
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| Archipelago of the Falklands | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Antarctic Region | |
| The Falklands are a major producer of real lamb in Vekllei, and Falklanders consume on average much more non-synthesised meat than other Vekllei republics. | |
| Population | 48,682 |
| Demographics |
88% Antarctic settlers 8% European 2% African
2% other
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| Economy | Energy & minerals Metals, machinery & defence, Fisheries & shipping |
| Produces | Lamb, Wool, Knitwear, Fish, Shellfish |
| Working week | 19.0 hours |
| Specialisation | Security & Defence |
| Accession | 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories |
| Area | 12,173 km² |
| Capital | Stanley |
| Languages | English |
The Falklands Republic is a constituent republic in the South Atlantic Ocean, and part of the commonwealth of Antarctica. A densely vegetated, though treeless country comprising two main islands and hundreds of smaller ones, the Falklands is among the southernmost Vekllei republics. It is located around 400km northeast of the southern tip of South America.
Four-fifths of its British-descended population live in the capital, Stanley, and the remainder are mostly sheep farmers. The Falklands are a major producer of real lamb in Vekllei, and Falklanders consume on average much more non-synthesised meat than other Vekllei republics.
- Electronic Components
- Fish
- Glass
- Wheat
- Milk
- Palm Oil
- Beans
- Rare Earths
- Salt
- Sea Island Cotton
- Sheep
- Wool
Climate
Cool and windy year-round, with mild summers averaging 10–12°C and cold, wet winters. Strong westerly winds are a constant feature of Falklands life, and snow can fall at any time of year.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 14° 5° 14° 5° 13° 5° 10° 3° 7° 1° 6° 0° 5° -1° 6° -1° 8° 0° 10° 2° 12° 3° 13° 4°
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 14° 5° 14° 5° 13° 5° 10° 3° 7° 1° 6° 0° Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 5° -1° 6° -1° 8° 0° 10° 2° 12° 3° 13° 4°
Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Falklands Day 14 Jun
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Stanley: The capital and largest settlement, known for its colourful houses and historic harbour.
- Gypsy Cove: A scenic bay near Stanley, home to a colony of Magellanic penguins.
- Volunteer Point: A white-sand beach and home to the largest king penguin colony in the islands.
- Sea Lion Island: The southernmost inhabited island of the archipelago, famous for its diverse wildlife including elephant seals and orcas.
- National Naval Training Centre 2,130
- Stanley Yard 1,600
- DSRE Cold-Weather Research Centre 1,950
- Falklands Air Base 1,420
- Austral Ordnance Magazine 350
- Stanley College 400
- Goose Green College 180
- Security & Defence 11.3%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 11.0%
- Healthcare 9.2%
- Education 8.9%
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- Security & Defence 11.3%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 11.0%
- Healthcare 9.2%
- Education 8.9%
| Occupation | Share | Posts |
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| Security & Defence | 11.3% | 7,160 |
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 11.0% | 6,980 |
| Healthcare | 9.2% | 5,820 |
| Education | 8.9% | 5,650 |
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 8.7% | 5,500 |
| Domestic | 7.5% | 4,760 |
| Industry | 6.1% | 3,880 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 5.2% | 3,280 |
| Science & Research | 5.1% | 3,220 |
| Transport | 4.6% | 2,930 |
| Arts & Media | 3.9% | 2,490 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 3.8% | 2,400 |
| Economic Planning | 2.8% | 1,780 |
| Sport & Recreation | 2.8% | 1,770 |
| Information & Communications | 2.7% | 1,680 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 2.1% | 1,320 |
| Law & Justice | 1.7% | 1,070 |
| Energy & Resources | 1.7% | 1,060 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 1.0% | 610 |
Register estimates of posts located in the republic, rounded; figures under 50 suppressed. Includes 4,780 posts held by non-residents.
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1975
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1836
The British Overseas Territories comprising Oslola, Kala and Demon are reincorporated as the British Atlantic Territories, including Anguilla, Lucaya, Habacoa, Summers, the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands ( Caimanas), the Falklands, Montserrat ( Allia), Saint Helena ( Helena), Ascension ( Ascension), the Tristan da Cunha Islands ( Santes), the South Georgia and Sandwich Islands ( Sude), and the Turks and Caicos ( Caicos) Islands
- 1833
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1765
The Falklands are settled by the British at Port Egmont