It is thought that Patagonian Indians may have reached the islands by canoe, but when the Europeans encountered the islands in the seventeenth century, they were uninhabited. The British landed in 1690 and claimed the islands. The first settlement was by the French, at Port Louis on East Falkland in 1764. Spain soon after pressured the French to leave, and in 1767, forced the British out of a settlement on West Falkland. Argentina claimed the islands in the late 1820s, and the British reclaimed them in 1833. In the late 1800s, sheep ranching brought some wealth, and the British declared the islands a colony in 1892. Although the Argentinian were forced out in 1833, they did not abandon their claim.
The first settlement was established in 1764 by the French, and two years later was ceded to Spain; since then, these islands have been the subject of territorial disputes; first between Britain and Spain, then between Britain and Argentina. The Falkland Islands would later play a small part in England's battle for supremacy of the high seas in both World Wars.
The current version of the flag of the Falkland Islands was officially adopted on January 25, 1999. However, prior to this, the flag of the Falkland Islands that was adopted on September 29, 1948, had been very similar to the current version. The difference was in the coat of arms, which had been smaller on the 1948 version, and had also been placed over a white disc. There had also been a version with a red background.
The flag of the Falkland Islands is blue with the British Union Jack in the canton. The coat of arms of the nation is positioned on the fly side of the flag. The Union Jack reflects the islands' status as a British Overseas Territory.
The emblem of the Falkland Islands is a shield including a ram at the top, on a plot of grass. The ram and grass island are set above sea waves with a boat. Beneath the shield is a flag with the words "Desire the Right." The ram speaks of the Falkland Islands' conventional rural and monetary service when the sheep is a symbol of farming.
The plot of grass reflects the tussock grass, which is local to the Falkland Islands. The boat reflects English adventurer John Davis, who found the islands in 1592. His boat was named Desire, which is referenced in the motto of the standard. The Falkland Islands got its emblem on September 29, 1948. The Flag Company Inc had practical experience in banner plans offered an exceptional version of decals and banners to retain the historical backdrop of the Falkland Islands Flag for future generations.
The first settlement was established in 1764 by the French, and two years later was ceded to Spain; since then, these islands have been the subject of territorial disputes; first between Britain and Spain, then between Britain and Argentina. The Falkland Islands would later play a small part in England's battle for supremacy of the high seas in both World Wars.
The current version of the flag of the Falkland Islands was officially adopted on January 25, 1999. However, prior to this, the flag of the Falkland Islands that was adopted on September 29, 1948, had been very similar to the current version. The difference was in the coat of arms, which had been smaller on the 1948 version, and had also been placed over a white disc. There had also been a version with a red background.
The flag of the Falkland Islands is blue with the British Union Jack in the canton. The coat of arms of the nation is positioned on the fly side of the flag. The Union Jack reflects the islands' status as a British Overseas Territory.
The emblem of the Falkland Islands is a shield including a ram at the top, on a plot of grass. The ram and grass island are set above sea waves with a boat. Beneath the shield is a flag with the words "Desire the Right." The ram speaks of the Falkland Islands' conventional rural and monetary service when the sheep is a symbol of farming.
The plot of grass reflects the tussock grass, which is local to the Falkland Islands. The boat reflects English adventurer John Davis, who found the islands in 1592. His boat was named Desire, which is referenced in the motto of the standard. The Falkland Islands got its emblem on September 29, 1948. The Flag Company Inc had practical experience in banner plans offered an exceptional version of decals and banners to retain the historical backdrop of the Falkland Islands Flag for future generations.
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