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Falkland Islands

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Welcome to Falkland Estate|

2, Argentina and the U.K. have been trading barbs since 1982, when Argentina invaded the islands and that ended in a British victory that killed 650 Argentinian troops and 250 British personnel.|

The Royal Palace of Falkland was used as a country residence by Stuart kings and queens who used to hunt deer and wild boar in the nearby Fife forests. Mary Queen of Scots spent some of the happiest days of her tragic life here, hunting and hawking around the woods and park, which is still beautifully maintained today.|

Argentine government has finally made public a critical report of the mistakes made by its military dictatorship in its war against Britain over the Falkland Islands in 1982.|

"An overwhelming 99.8 percent of Falkland Islands voters have backed keeping their government just the way it is: a British Overseas Territory," . "Of the 1,517 valid votes cast, only 3 islanders voted "no" to the question: "Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?" One vote was somehow lost, officials said Monday."|

All but three residents of Falkland Islands vote in favor of remaining under British rule; Argentina, which says it has historic claim to islands, dismisses referendum as meaningless stunt.|

All but three residents of Falkland Islands vote in favor of remaining under British rule; Argentina, which says it has historic claim to islands, dismisses referendum as meaningless stunt.|

Rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, Falkland Islands, Copyright: DanitaDelimont.com|

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Take a walk with a difference! An (up to) two hour walk through the upland landscape of Falkland Estate. Audio walks were created by sound artists David Chapman and Louise K Wilson who worked with us in 2009-2012 to research, explore and uncover the sonic properties of the estate.|

Argentina has claimed the islands since 1833, when it says it inherited them after its independence from Spain.|

There are free car parking spaces at the entrance to the Estate (opposite the fish pond) and at the cafe. There is also a public car park in the village of Falkland (sign posted).|

"The absolutely vital point is that we are clear that the future of the Falkland Islands is a matter for the people themselves," Cameron said. "And as long as they want to remain part of the United Kingdom ... and be British, they should be able to do so."|

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