Falkland Islands - Wikipedia The Falkland Islands ( ˈfɔː (l) klənd, ˈfɒlk - ; [6] Spanish: Islas Malvinas [ˈislas malˈβinas]), commonly referred to as The Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf
Falkland Islands | History, Map, Capital, Population, Facts | Britannica Falkland Islands, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean It lies about 300 miles northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan The capital and major town is Stanley, on East Falkland
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - The World Factbook Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic The Falkland Islands adopted its coat of arms in 1948 The shield highlights the national symbol, the ram, which represents the country’s agricultural industry and stands on native tussock grass
Visit The Falkland Islands | Falklands Escape on the Ultimate Island Adventure! Welcome to the Falkland Islands - an incredible archipelago of stunning white sand beaches, seas of beautiful blues and sparkling aquamarines, rocky crags and untouched landscapes
An essential guide to the Falkland Islands - Lonely Planet Even though the Falkland Islands – one of the UK’s southernmost overseas territories – briefly came to global prominence in 1982 after its sovereignty was contested by Argentina, they aren’t on the radar for most travelers
Discover the Falkland Islands – Travel Guide Outdoor Adventures . . . Welcome to The Falkland Islands, a breathtaking South Atlantic Ocean archipelago filled with natural wonders and incredible wildlife Picture rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and a world alive with penguins, albatrosses, seals, and dolphins
How to Plan a Trip to the Falkland Islands - The Crowded Planet There are 778 islands in the Falkland archipelago – the two largest are East Falkland, where you’ll find Mount Pleasant airport and Stanley, and West Falkland, home to smaller settlements and lots of sheep farms The two islands are divided by a strait, the Falkland Sound
Falkland Islands - Wikitravel The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the South Atlantic, 300 miles (500 km) off the east coast of southern South America Life in the Falklands can be divided between living in Stanley or living in camp
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