Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km east of southern Argentina.
Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first ...
Longitude: -59
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Falkland Islands:
10,253.951 km
Terrain:
Rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains.
Natural Resources:
Fish, squid, wildlife, calcified seaweed, sphagnum moss.
Industries:
Fish and wool processing; tourism.
Population: 3,662
A very small population, with most residents living in and around Stanley.
Area: 12,173 km2
slightly smaller than Connecticut
Deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| FKP | Falkland Islands pound | £ |
Capital City: Stanley
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 12:42 pm (GMT-03:00)
The flag of the Falkland Islands is a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and the Falkland Islands coat of arms.
Bordering Countries
Falkland Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting Falkland Islands
You're in for a treat! Falkland Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique wildlife including penguins and seals
- Beautiful landscapes and rugged coastlines
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Remote location with limited access
- Cold and windy weather year-round
- Limited infrastructure and services
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Falkland Islands cuisine features seafood and lamb.
- Popular dishes include calamari and mutton.
- Freshly caught fish and local produce are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the wildlife on Sea Lion Island
- Explore the capital, Stanley
- See the historic sites from the Falklands War
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