Country Information
| Sovereign State | No (Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom) |
| Country Codes | FK, FLK, 238 |
| Official Name | Falkland Islands |
| Continent | South America (Geographically), Oceania (Politically) |
| Capital | Stanley |
| Government Type | Overseas Territory of the UK with internal self-governance |
| Currency | Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) |
| Calling Code | +500 |
| Member Of | Not applicable as an Overseas Territory |
| Population | Approx. 3,400 (as of 2023) |
| Total Area | 12,173 square kilometers |
| Highest Point | Mount Usborne (705 meters or 2,313 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean (0 meters or 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | Not well-documented, but closely tied to the UK |
| Life Expectancy | Comparable to the UK |
| Internet TLD | .fk |
Falkland Islands National Anthem
God Save the King
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour,
Long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Falkland Islands Flag
The flag of the Falkland Islands was officially adopted on January 25, 1999. This flag represents the territory’s identity and British sovereignty.
The flag is blue, with the Union Jack in the canton (upper left quarter) and the Falkland Islands’ coat of arms in the fly (right half). The Union Jack symbolizes the islands’ status as a British Overseas Territory. The coat of arms features a white ram on green grass, signifying the sheep farming industry that has historically been central to the islands’ economy. Above the ram, a ship represents the Desire, the vessel whose captain sighted the islands in 1592. The ship symbolizes the islands’ discovery and maritime history.
The Falkland Islands’ flag has undergone several changes since the islands came under British administration in 1833. Prior to the current design, the flag bore the coat of arms on a plain blue field. The present design was adopted to give the flag a distinct identity while maintaining its connection to the United Kingdom.
The flag is a source of pride for the Falkland Islanders and represents their unique heritage and culture. It is flown on government buildings and used in official capacities, as well as in local celebrations and events. The Falkland Islands flag, with its distinctive symbols, communicates the territory’s historical ties, its reliance on sheep farming, and its maritime heritage, while also underscoring its status as a British Overseas Territory.