Argentina to revive Falklands issue in India

The Government of Argentina is planning to launch a campaign in India demanding negotiation with the United Kingdom to settle the territorial dispute over the Islas Malvinas that are known as the Falkland Islands in the UK.

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The Government of Argentina is planning to launch a campaign in India demanding negotiation with the United Kingdom to settle the territorial dispute over the Islas Malvinas that are known as the Falkland Islands in the UK.

About the Falkland Islands

• The Falkland Islands are located 400 miles (650 km) off the south-east coast of South America and consist of approximately 740 islands. 
• The largest islands called East Falkland and West Falkland, with the Capital Stanley located on the former. 
• The total land mass of the Falkland Islands is 4,700 square miles (12,173 square km), approximately the size of the US State Connecticut, the Bahamas or half the size of Wales. 
• The landscape comprises of mountain ranges, flat plains, rugged coastline, sandy beaches and cliffs. 
• The highest point in the Falklands is Mount Usborne on East Falkland and its highest peak is 705m (2,312 ft.).