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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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A shoreline view of Stanley, Falkland Islands, with a cruise ship in the background. Stanley is the islands' main shopping area (population about 2,100).
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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 163

People and Society

Population growth rate

comparison ranking: 193

Birth rate

comparison ranking: 166

Death rate

comparison ranking: 201

Environment

Government

National coat of arms

The Falkland Islands adopted its coat of arms in 1948. The shield highlights the national symbol, the ram, which represents the country’s agricultural industry and stands on native tussock grass. English navigator John Davis’s sailing vessel, the Desire, is shown, referencing his sighting of the islands in 1592. Below the shield is the Falklands’ motto, “Desire the Right.”:
The Falkland Islands adopted its coat of arms in 1948. The shield highlights the national symbol, the ram, which represents the country’s agricultural industry and stands on native tussock grass. English navigator John Davis’s sailing vessel, the Desire, is shown, referencing his sighting of the islands in 1592. Below the shield is the Falklands’ motto, “Desire the Right.”

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

comparison ranking: 3

Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 17

Labor force

comparison ranking: 200

Unemployment rate

comparison ranking: 6

Public debt

comparison ranking: 206

Exports

comparison ranking: 201

Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 113

Merchant marine

comparison ranking: total 180

Military and Security

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