- 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
- 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
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 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of South America They are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom Argentina disputes this, and claims their sovereignty The Falklands War was fought over their possession during Margaret Thatcher's time as British Prime
- 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
- How to Plan a Trip to the Falkland Islands - The Crowded Planet
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
- 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
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