Trivia in Falklands

National symbols

Flag: Blue Ensign with Union Jack canton and island coat of arms on blue field

Emblem: Island arms depicting shield with sheep and sailing ship, Latin motto "Desire the Right"

One of world's lowest population density areas; sheep outnumber people by about 150:1
Islanders sometimes call themselves "Kelpers" (from kelp seaweed)
Currency banknotes feature island animals like penguins and dolphins
Registered vehicles exceed population; four-wheel drives predominate
Roadside red berries are native diddle-dee plant used for jam
House roofs commonly use corrugated iron or colored metal for wind resistance
Commemorative stamps sold at post office popular with collectors
Whale bone arch in front of Stanley Cathedral is iconic island monument
No Starbucks or McDonald''s exist on islands
Official ice hockey rink once registered as world's southernmost