
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 …
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.
Falkland Islands | History, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts - Britannica
Jan 13, 2026 · 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 …
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 …
Stanley, Falkland Islands: Exploring the British town closer to ...
1 day ago · Scenic Eclipse offshore from the Falkland Islands. It’s early morning when we drop anchor off Stanley, and from the balcony of my suite the town looks unmistakably, unapologetically, British.
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 …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Falkland Islands (2025) - Tripadvisor
See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and …
Falkland Islands Travel Guide - Wanderlust
An archipelago of more than 740 islands just 480km east of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands are a natural paradise in the South Atlantic Ocean. Half the size of Wales, the islands boast white sandy …
Our history - Falkland Islands Government
On 6 October 1832, an Argentine military garrison arrived in an attempt to establish sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, disregarding the British claim of 67 years prior.