Population

Falkland Islands: 2,967 (2004).

Stanley: 1,989 (2002).

Ethnic composition: mainly of British descent.

Geography

12,700 km² (4,700 sq. miles), with two main Islands (East and west Falkland, separated by the Falkland Sound) and over 200 smaller islands.

Highest point: Mount Usborne 2,312 ft (705 metres).

Local Time

Five hours behind GMT in the European Summer, three hours behing GMT in Winter.

National Holidays

Currency

Pound sterling/pence (£/p)

Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50.

Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50.