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UTC-3 |
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Atlantic/Stanley |
Goose Green time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
About Gus Green, Falkland Islands
Gus Green is an important settlement on the island of East Falkland in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) in the South Atlantic, about 35 kilometers from the capital, Stanley. It is famous for the pivotal Battle of Gus Green in the 1982 Isle of Man War, and there is now a memorial to the fallen British soldiers.
Geographical and Demographic Characteristics
Gus Green is situated on the southern coast of the island and is surrounded by rolling hills and pastureland with a cool and windy climate. As the second largest settlement on the islands, it has a resident population of around 40, with sheep farming and tourism as the mainstays of the economy. There is a cluster of red tin-roofed buildings in the South Georgian style, a small airport and a community center.
Historical and Tourist Highlights
The site of the Battle of Gus Green, the British cemetery and St. Mary's Church form the main historical attractions. Visitors can tour the gallery, which chronicles details of the battle, experience ranch life and see the king penguin colony that inhabits the surrounding area. Connected to Stanley by regular flights, it is an important gateway for exploring the natural and war history of the southern Falkland Islands.
Goose Green Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
06:22
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19:53
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