Coat of arms of the Falkland Islands
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The ship represents the Desire, the vessel in which the British sea-captain, John Davis, is reputed to have discovered the Falkland Islands in 1592.
The motto "Desire the Right" also refers to the ship's name.
The ram represents sheep-farming; until recently the principal economic activity of the islands and the tussock grass shows the most notable native vegetation.
See also
| Geography | Barren Island | Beaver Island | Beauchene Island | Bleaker Island | Carcass Island | East Falkland | George Island | Jason Islands | Keppel Island | Lively Island | New Island | Pebble Island | Saunders Island | Sea Lion Island | Speedwell Island | Staats Island | Weddell Island | West Falkland | West Point Island |
|---|---|
| Government | Government House | Governor | Legislative Council | Politics | Sovereignty |
| Locations | Airport | Camp | Darwin | Goose Green | Port Egmont | Port Howard | Port Louis | Port San Carlos | Salvador | San Carlos | Stanley |
| Military | British Forces South Atlantic Islands | Falkland Islands Defence Force | RAF Mount Pleasant |
| Society | Coat of arms | Communications | Culture | Flag | Transport | Web domain |
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