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
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
Visit Falkland Islands Falkland Islands travel guide: flights, cruises, holidays, history, penguins, and tips for exploring or moving to the British South Atlantic islands
Our history - Falkland Islands Government On 6 October 1832, an Argentine military garrison arrived in an attempt to establish sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, disregarding the British claim of 67 years prior
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
History of the Falkland Islands - Wikipedia An attempt made by Argentina to establish a penal colony in 1832 failed due to a mutiny In 1833, the British returned to the Falkland Islands Argentina invaded the islands on 2 April 1982 The British responded with an expeditionary force that forced the Argentines to surrender
Falkland Islands - British Colony, Sovereignty Dispute, Wildlife . . . Argentina regularly protested Britain’s occupation of the islands After World War II the issue of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands shifted to the United Nations when, in 1964, the islands’ status was debated by the UN committee on decolonization
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