Falkland Islands Quiz Part 2: Penguins, Peat, and Pub Culture

How well do you know the Falkland Islands? Part 2

Test your knowledge of the Falkland Islands with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the capital of the Falkland Islands?

  • (A) Stanley
  • (B) Mount Pleasant
  • (C) Goose Green
  • (D) Port Howard

• 2. What is a traditional local food in the Falkland Islands?

  • (A) Tropical fruit salad
  • (B) Lamb and mutton dishes
  • (C) Spicy curries
  • (D) Pasta

• 3. What is the currency of the Falkland Islands?

  • (A) Falkland Islands Pound
  • (B) British Pound
  • (C) US Dollar
  • (D) Argentine Peso

• 4. The islands are famous for their populations of what animal?

  • (A) Kangaroos
  • (B) Polar bears
  • (C) Penguins
  • (D) Monkeys

• 5. What is Liberation Day, a public holiday on June 14th, commemorating?

  • (A) The discovery of the islands.
  • (B) The end of the Falklands War in 1982.
  • (C) The Queen's birthday.
  • (D) The start of the summer season.

• 6. What are the main industries in the Falkland Islands?

  • (A) Technology and manufacturing
  • (B) Fishing and wool production
  • (C) Banking and finance
  • (D) Agriculture and forestry

• 7. The Falklands War in 1982 was fought between which two countries?

  • (A) United Kingdom and Spain
  • (B) United Kingdom and Argentina
  • (C) United States and Argentina
  • (D) France and Argentina

• 8. What is a common social gathering place in the Falklands?

  • (A) Large shopping malls
  • (B) Local pubs
  • (C) Coffee shops
  • (D) Nightclubs

• 9. What is the official language of the Falkland Islands?

  • (A) Spanish
  • (B) English
  • (C) Portuguese
  • (D) French

• 10. The Falkland Islands are what type of territory?

  • (A) An independent country
  • (B) A British Overseas Territory
  • (C) A territory of Argentina
  • (D) A UN trust territory