Falkland Islands
From HFA-PEDIA
Note: The Falkland Islands, an overseas territory of the UK also claimed by Argentina, is not considered part of the region for purposes of UNISDR.
This page, however, has been developed based on consideration of its geographical positioning.
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HFA National Reports
National report 2007: no reported
National report 2006: no reported
National report 2005: no reported
National Platform
No National Platform reported
HFA National Focal Point
No National Focal Point reported
Other contacts:
The Governor's Office:
Address: Government House, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ
Phone: (+500) 27433
E-mail: gov.house@horizon.co.fk
Website: http://www.falklands.gov.fk/
Environmental Planning Department:
Address: Environmental Planning Department, Falkland Islands Government, Malvina House Gardens, Stanley, Falkland Islands
Phone: (+500) 27390 / Fax: (+500) 27391
E-mail: awright.planning@taxation.gov.fk
Website: http://www.fidp.horizon.co.fk/
Country profile:
Official name: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Capital: Stanley
Area: 12,173 sq km
Population: 3,105 (July 2007 est.)
Ethnic Groups: British
Religion: primarily Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Free Church, Evangelist Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutheran, Seventh-Day Adventist
Language: English
Government: overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina
Currency: Falkland pound
Climate: cold marine; strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year; average annual rainfall is 24 inches in Stanley; occasional snow all year, except in January and February, but does not accumulate.
Terrain: rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains
Geography: deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season
Natural hazards: strong winds persist throughout the year
Source: CIA Factbook/Wikipedia
