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. …

Jun 10, 2025 · 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, …

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Much of the land is part of the two main islands separated by the Falkland Sound: East Falkland, home to the capital of Stanley and the majority of the population, and West Falkland. Both …

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 …

Nov 19, 2024 · The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the South Atlantic, 300 miles (500 km) off the east coast of southern South America. …

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.

May 13, 2025 · Spain maintained a settlement on East Falkland (which it called Soledad Island) until 1811. In 1820 the Buenos Aires government, which had declared its independence from …