- 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
- History of the Falkland Islands - Wikipedia
Map of the modern Falkland Islands The history of the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) goes back at least five hundred years, with active exploration and colonisation only taking place in the 18th century
- 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
- An essential guide to the Falkland Islands - Lonely Planet
Visitors will find deserted, pristine beaches of sugary-white sand lapped by cold cerulean waters, with black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins playing in the surf; bleakly beautiful, treeless landscapes; shipwreck and plane wreck sites; and elephant seal colonies
- Falkland Islands Maps Facts - World Atlas
Covering a total land area of 12,000 sq km, the Falkland Islands are an isolated and sparsely populated overseas territory of the United Kingdom Falkland Islands are an archipelago comprising of two large islands - East Falkland and West Falkland, as well as 776 smaller islands and islets
- 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
- Falkland Islands Travel and Tours Inspiration
Situated at 52˚ south, just 584 miles (940 km) from Antarctica (Elephant Island), the Falklands are an archipelago consisting of two main islands (East and West Falkland) and over 740 smaller islands ranging from surf-dashed rocks to 40,000-acre farms
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