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 …

May 13, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Apr 24, 2018 · 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 …

Feb 24, 2021 · 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 …

Jun 30, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Sep 7, 2023 · 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 …

Mar 8, 2024 · Filled with all the info needed to prep your visit to the Falkland Islands, these 21 things to know cover all aspects of your travels there, including the best time to visit, how long …

Map of the modern Falkland Islands. The history of the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) goes back at least five hundred years, with active exploration and colonisation only taking …