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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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Falklands became a British Dependent Territory in 1981. This followed the British Nationality Act 1981.In 1983 the Falkland Islanders were granted British citizenship.On 18 April 1985 the Falkland Islands Constitution Order 1985 came into force which increased the number of elected members of the Legislative Council to eight. It guaranteed the Falkland Islanders' rights and constitutional ...
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.
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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