- Falkland Islands - Wikipedia
Under the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983, Falkland Islanders are British citizens The islands lie at the boundary of the subantarctic oceanic and tundra climate zones, and both major islands have mountain ranges reaching 2,300 ft (700 m)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - The World Factbook
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
- Falkland Islands - New World Encyclopedia
On April 2, 1982, Argentina invaded and temporarily occupied the Falkland Islands and other British territories in the South Atlantic (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands), a move which successfully diverted public attention from the nation's poor economic performance
- Falkland Islands: Wildlife and History Await
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Falkland Islands are a breathtaking blend of rugged landscapes, abundant wildlife, and fascinating history With two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, and over 700 smaller islands, the archipelago is a haven for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike
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