Falkland Islands
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The Falkland Islands flag features a blue ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the territorial coat of arms on the fly. The coat of arms shows a ram standing on grass above a ship (the Desire), with a scroll reading 'Desire the Right'. The ram represents the islands' sheep farming heritage.
The Falklands have more sheep than people — roughly 500,000 sheep compared to about 3,500 human inhabitants. The islands are known for their extraordinary wildlife, including five species of penguin.
Adopted: 1999
