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 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
About the Falkland Islands Discover the Falkland Islands—a self-governing British Overseas Territory with rich heritage, unique wildlife, and a strong local community
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
Welcome to the Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands have been our home for nearly 200 years and nine generations of Falkland Islanders have been born and raised in our beautiful and remote Islands
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Falkland Islands Discover everything you need to know to plan your dream trip to the Falkland Islands, including how to get there, travel between the islands, the best time to visit, where to stay, and essential travel tips
Falkland Islands - New World Encyclopedia The Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located 300 miles from the coast of Argentina, 671 miles west of the Shag Rocks (South Georgia), and 584 miles north of Antarctica (Elephant Island)
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
Falkland Islands profile - BBC News The isolated and sparsely-populated Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina, who