Falkland Islands

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Religion in the Falkland Islands

The majority of the residents of the Falkland Islands belong to the Church of England (Anglican Church).

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The population of the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are a homogeneous society, with the majority of inhabitants descended from Scottish and Welsh immigrants who settled the territory in 1833. The 2006 census listed some Falklands residents as descendants of French, Gibraltarians and Scandinavians.

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Overview of Falkland Islands

Officially name: The Falkland Islands

Capital: Stanley

Largest city: Stanley

Official language: English

Government: British Overseas Territory (constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democratic dependency)