Elevation extremes: lowest point : Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Usborne 705 m
Natural resources: fish, wildlife
Land use: arable land : 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 99% forests and woodland: 0% other : 1% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Natural hazards: strong winds persist throughout the year
Environment - current issues: NA
Environment - international agreements: party to : NA signed, but not ratified: NA
Geography - note: deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season
@Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas):People
Population: 2,432 (July 1997 est.)