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26 Main economic activities: Gibraltar has a thriving, if narrowly based, economy dominated by three main sectors – financial services, shipping and tourism (including retail for visitors). The tourism industry has grown rapidly over the past 15 years and Gibraltar now receives in excess of 7.8 million visitors per annum, who spend more than GBP170 million. Other information: Population - 28,779 (Abstract of Statistics 2005). The Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Akrotiri and Dhekelia [usually referred to as Western Sovereign Base Area (WSBA) and Eastern Sovereign Base Area (ESBA)] Size: The SBAs cover 3% of the land area of Cyprus, a total of 255 sq km miles (47.5 at Akrotiri and 50.5 at Dhekelia). Location: Situated at two locations within Cyprus. Biodiversity: Akrotiri salt lake provides a wintering area for up to 30,000 greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) and is an important staging area for cranes, migrant waders (Charodrii) and birds of prey, in particular. Rare endemic Akrotiri and Dhekelia use the Union Flag orchids and various reptiles and amphibians are also found within the bases, as well as many migrant songbirds. Main economic activities: The SBAs are primarily required as military bases and not ordinary dependent territories. Ascension 7 Size: 97 sq km South Atlantic Location: Ascension lies at latitude 7°7’S and longitude 14°22’W, 1,296 km to the north west of the nearest land – the island of St. Helena. The nearest continental land Liberia 1,504 km to the north north-east. Ascension uses the Union Flag Climate: The climate of Ascension is dry, tropical and oceanic with little seasonal change. Temperatures vary from 31°C to 27°C. moderated by the South East Trade winds. Rainfall is variable but showers fall throughout the year. Topography: The island is a rocky peak of volcanic origin with 44 distinct craters. The lower slopes and western side are made up of volcanic ash with little vegetation. Green Mountain, which rises to a height of 859 m at the centre of the island, is lush and green. Biodiversity: Much of Ascension's global conservation importance comes from the island's remoteness. It has 11 species of breeding seabird, one of which, the Ascension Island frigate bird (Fregata Aquila) is endemic. There are six endemic species of terrestrial plants, nine endemic marine fish and two endemic shellfish. The 7 Ashmole, P and M. Ashmole. 2000. St. Helena and Ascension Island: A Natural History. Anthony Nelson. Oswestry.
island also has one of the most important breeding green turtle (Chelonia mydas) populations in the world. Main economic activities: Ascension has a USAF and RAF military base and hosts a number of communication companies. Other information: Civilians contracted from St. Helena, the UK and USA number approximately 1,000. The Falkland Islands 8 Size: The Falkland Islands have a total land area of just over 120,000 ha which forms an archipelago of two main islands, East and West Falklands and about 780 smaller islands and islets. Location: Situated in the south-west region of the South Atlantic Ocean approximately 600km east of the mainland of South America, between latitudes 51°S and 53°S, and longitudes 57°W and 62°W. Climate: The Falkland Islands have a cool temperate oceanic climate, dominated by westerly winds and low annual rainfall (450-600 mm/year). Topography: The Islands are generally rugged and hilly – the highest points are Mount Usborne (705 m) on East Falkland and Mount Adam (700 m) on West Falkland. Biodiversity: The Falklands have a wealth of biodiversity. Of the 363 vascular flora species, 171 species are native and 13 endemic. There are 13 recorded terrestrial endemic invertebrates. The Falkland Islands support globally significant numbers of a number of bird species as well as two endemic species and 14 sub-species. These include vast colonies of seabirds. More than 70% of the world population of blackbrowed albatrosses (Diomedea melanophris) is found here. The inshore and offshore environment of the Falkland Islands support a variety of whale, dolphin, seal and sea lion species, including at least eleven species of cetaceans listed as of global conservation concern on the IUCN red list. Main economic activities: Agriculture, fishing and tourism. Other information: Population - approximately 2,900. St. Helena 9 The Falkland Islands Size: 17 km long and 10 km wide at its largest point, with a land area of 122 sq km Location: Approximately 1,920 km from the south-west coast of Africa and 2,900 km east of South America. Climate: St. Helena has a sub-tropical but oceanic climate, tempered by the South- East Trade winds. Temperature ranges from 14°C to 27°C . Topography: A volcanic island with a high central ridge. The highest point, Diana’s Peak, rises to 823 m above sea level. 8 Otley H, G. Munro, A. Clausen, and B. Ingham. 2008. Falkland Islands State of the Environment Report 2008. Falkland Islands Government and Falkland Islands Conservation, Stanley. 9 Ashmole, P and M. Ashmole. 2000. St. Helena and Ascension Island: A Natural History. Anthony Nelson. Oswestry 27
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Page 4 and 5: Acknowledgements: This booklet is p
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Page 8 and 9: Abbreviations and Acronyms ACC Anta
Page 10 and 11: Glossary cont’d El Niño/El Niño
Page 12 and 13: Executive Summary What do droughts
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Page 20 and 21: “ Addressing climate change is an
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