Why do we own the Falklands?
You have to take possession of an empty territory, settle it and govern it continuously to have a hope of claiming ownership. Royal Navy Captain John Strong made the first recorded landing on the then uninhabited islands in 1690, and named them after his patron Lord Falkland.
Why do Argentinians want the Falklands?
Originally Answered: Why does Argentina believe that the Malvinas/Falklands are its sovereign teritory when the population of the islands disagrees? Their legal argument is that the Islands were Spanish in the 18th Century, and Argentina inherited the claim to them when it became independent of Spain in 1816.
Who originally owned the Falkland Islands?
France established a colony on the islands in 1764. In 1765, a British captain claimed the islands for Britain. In early 1770 a Spanish commander arrived from Buenos Aires with five ships and 1,400 soldiers forcing the British to leave Port Egmont.
Can British citizens move to the Falklands?
British nationals do not need a visa to enter the Falkland Islands, but you may need a visa to transit Chile, Brazil, or Argentina. Visitors are prohibited from taking paid employment without a work permit. For further information on entry requirements, check with the Falkland Islands Government Office in London.
How many British people live on the Falkland Islands?
People in the Falklands The population of the Falkland Islands is mainly of British descent and the population, according to the 2016 Falkland Island National Census, is 3,354 with the vast majority of people living in the Capital, Stanley.
How much did the Falkland Islands war cost?
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher told the House of Commons today that the Falkland war against Argentina cost Britain about $1.19 billion. Answering a Commons question, Mrs. Thatcher said, ”the cost to the defense budget up to the end of September was an estimated 700 million,” or $1.19 billion.