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
Visit The Falkland Islands | Falklands The Falkland Islands archipelago is made up of more than 700 islands and has a hugely varied coastline from rugged coastal cliffs to miles and miles of undisturbed, white sandy beaches Some of the islands are habited and many welcome day and overnight visitors
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 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 Government Welcome to the Falkland Islands We are a vibrant and diverse island community with a long history and unique culture We continue to prosper due to the pioneering efforts of our people for over nine generations
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 (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
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 - UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum The Falkland Islands are an archipelago formed from detached African continental crust in the South Atlantic Ocean joined as a projection of the Patagonian Shelf (51° 42’ S, 57° 51’ W), 483 km east of South America’s southern Patagonian coast and 1287 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula
Falkland Islands Maps Facts - World Atlas Falkland Islands are an archipelago and an overseas territory of the United Kingdom located to the southwest Atlantic Ocean at the southern-most point of South America The islands are positioned both in the southern and western hemispheres of the Earth