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Military - note:

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Transnational Issues

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Disputes - international:

Argentina, which claims the islands in its constitution and briefly occupied them by force in 1982, agreed in 1995 to no longer seek settlement by force; UK continues to reject Argentine requests for sovereignty talks

This page was last updated on 18 December, 2008

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@Faroe Islands

Introduction

Faroe Islands

Background:

The population of the Faroe Islands is largely descended from Viking settlers who arrived in the 9th century. The islands have been connected politically to Denmark since the 14th century. A high degree of self government was attained in 1948.

Geography

Faroe Islands

Location:

Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the

North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Iceland and Norway

Geographic coordinates: