The Falkland Islands Were Named After a British Viscount
In 1690 Captain John Strong named the channel between the two main islands after Viscount Falkland.
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Sheep Farming Long Dominated the Falkland Islands' Economy
Wool exports were the main source of income for much of the 20th century.
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The Falkland Islands Have About 3,500 Residents
Most live in Stanley, the capital.
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Five Penguin Species Breed in the Falkland Islands
They include gentoo, king, rockhopper, Magellanic and macaroni penguins.
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Argentina Calls the Falkland Islands the Islas Malvinas
It claims the islands as its territory, while Britain and the islanders maintain they are British.