Falklands referendum: Voters choose to remain UK territory
There was a turnout of more than 90% from 1,672 British citizens eligible to vote in a population of about 2,900.
The people of the Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory.
Of 1,517 votes cast in the two-day referendum - on a turnout
of more than 90% - 1,513 were in favour, while just three votes were
against. It follows pressure from Argentina over its claims to the islands, 31 years after the Falklands War with the UK.
The UK government welcomed the result and urged "all countries" to accept it and respect the islanders' wishes.
The referendum had asked: "Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?"
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