Stanley, Falkland Islands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Stanley, Falkland Islands?East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean
2. How many people live in Stanley, Falkland Islands?2,460 (2016 census)
3. What is the capital of Stanley, Falkland Islands?Stanley
4. How big is Stanley, Falkland Islands?Not specified in source
5. What language do people speak in Stanley, Falkland Islands?English
6. What money is used in Stanley, Falkland Islands?Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)

Archipelago: A group of islands situated close to each other, forming a distinct geographical unit.
Letters Patent: An official document issued by a sovereign or government to grant rights, privileges, or status.
Legislative Assembly: The primary law-making body responsible for the governance of the Falkland Islands.
British Overseas Territory: A territory under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom but not part of the UK itself.