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Why is the journey long?
The Falkland Islands are located roughly 8,000 miles from the UK, a significant distance that poses logistical challenges for defence. This geographical remoteness was highlighted by President Trump, who questioned the UK's willingness to undertake such a lengthy journey to protect the islands if Argentina were to invade.
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