Argentina invaded which British overseas territory in 1982?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on life in the United Kingdom. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is on the southern tip of Spain — not invaded by Argentina.
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B
St Helena
St Helena is a British territory in the South Atlantic — but Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
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C
The Falkland Islands ✓ Correct
In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. A British naval taskforce was sent and military action led to the recovery of the islands.
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D
Cyprus
Cyprus has British military bases but was not invaded by Argentina in 1982.
The correct answer is C: The Falkland Islands
In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. A British naval taskforce was sent and military action led to the recovery of the islands.
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