Falkland Islands Information

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Falkland Islands Travel Information

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in in the southern Atlantic, off the coast of South America. The territory consists of two main islands (East and West Falkland) as well as several hundred smaller islands. Although, the islands have been administered as British territory since 1833 (except for a 6 week period in 1982), Argentina also has a rival claim to sovereignty over the islands (as well a claim to South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands), and this dispute led to the 1982 Falklands War.

As of 2008, the population of the islands was estimated to be just over 3,000. The capital and largest settlement on the islands is Stanley, which is home to over 2,000 of the island's inhabitants.

The island's economy is principally based around farming, and the sale of fishing licenses. The tourism industry is now growing rapidly (with some cruise ships stopping at the islands), and oil exploration is ongoing in the area. Additionally, expenditures from the British military garrison have made a significant contribution to the economy since 1982 (the size of the garrison having been significantly increased in the wake of the Falklands War).

Falkland Islands Details

Country Name	The Falkland Islands
Political Status	British Overseas Territory
Geographic Location	In the South Atlantic off the coast of South America
Principal Language	English
Capital	Stanley

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Moon Patagonia: Including the Falkland Islands (Travel Guide)

By Wayne Bernhardson

Moon Travel
Released: November 21st, 2017
Paperback (620 pages)

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Moon Patagonia: Including the Falkland Islands (Travel Guide)

Manufacturer: Moon Travel
Brand: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1631216317
EAN: 9781631216312

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Edition: 5
Number of Pages: 620
Author: Wayne Bernhardson
Publication Date: November 21st, 2017
Release Date: November 21st, 2017

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Size: 7.625 inches by 5.625 inches by 0.75 inches
Weight: 1.19931470528 pounds

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Falkland Islands (Bradt Travel Guide)

By Will Wagstaff

Bradt Travel Guides
Released: February 8th, 2019
Paperback (208 pages)

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Falkland Islands (Bradt Travel Guide)

Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
Brand: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1784776181
EAN: 9781784776183
PartNumber: 9781784776183

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Paperback
Edition: Second
Number of Pages: 208
Author: Will Wagstaff
Publication Date: February 8th, 2019
Release Date: February 8th, 2019

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Size: 8.6 inches by 5.32 inches by 0.45 inches
Weight: 2.314853751 pounds

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Falkland Islands Travel Guide 2024: Your Travel Guidebook for a Lasting Memorable Tour on Amazing Places to Visit, Activities, Cultural Experiences and Many More. (A Travel Adventure Guide Series)

By Xander Z. Jorgens

Released: June 4th, 2024
Paperback (179 pages)

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Falkland Islands Travel Guide 2024: Your Travel Guidebook for a Lasting Memorable Tour on Amazing Places to Visit, Activities, Cultural Experiences and Many More. (A Travel Adventure Guide Series)

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798327523647

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Paperback
Number of Pages: 179
Author: Xander Z. Jorgens
Publication Date: June 4th, 2024
Release Date: June 4th, 2024

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.41 inches
Weight: 0.73 pounds

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Falkland Islands: Everything You Need to Know

By Noah Gil-Smith Released: April 13th, 2024 Paperback (115 pages)	Lowest New Price: $9.99^* In Stock^* ^(As of 06:31 Pacific 14 Jan 2025 More Info) Click Here*
Description: Falkland Islands: Everything You Need to Know Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798322769330 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 115 Author: Noah Gil-Smith Publication Date: April 13th, 2024 Release Date: April 13th, 2024 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.26 Inches Weight: 0.42 pounds Click here for more information

Falkland Islands Travel Guide 2024: "Journey to the Falklands: Uncover the Hidden Wonders of 2024"

By James Simmons

Released: October 20th, 2023
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Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798864980231

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Format: Large Print
Number of Pages: 87
Author: James Simmons
Publication Date: October 20th, 2023
Release Date: October 20th, 2023

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.2 inches

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Antarctica Cruising Guide: Sixth edition: Includes Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Ross Sea

By Craig Franklin PhD

Released: November 3rd, 2023
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Antarctica Cruising Guide: Sixth edition: Includes Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Ross Sea

Manufacturer: Awa Press
ISBN: 1927249880
EAN: 9781927249888
PartNumber: 9781927249888

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Paperback
Edition: Sixth edition
Number of Pages: 310
Authors: Craig Franklin PhD, Peter Carey PhD
Publication Date: November 3rd, 2023
Release Date: November 3rd, 2023

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Size: 7.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.9 inches
Weight: 1.10010668738 Pounds

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Falkland Islands Explorer Map

By Ocean Explorer maps

Ocean Explorer Maps
Released: February 22nd, 2007
Map (2 pages)

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Manufacturer: Ocean Explorer Maps
Brand: Ocean Explorer Maps
ISBN: 0954371747
EAN: 9780954371746
PartNumber: 9780954371746

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Number of Pages: 2
Author: Ocean Explorer maps
Publication Date: February 22nd, 2007
Release Date: February 22nd, 2007

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Size: 8.6614 inches by 3.70078 inches by 0.11811 inches
Weight: 0.0881849048 Pounds

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Visitor's Guide to the Falkland Islands

By Deborah Summers

Released: January 1st, 2005
Paperback (132 pages)

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Visitor's Guide to the Falkland Islands

Manufacturer: Falklands Conversation
ISBN: 0953837157
EAN: 9780953837151

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Edition: 2nd
Number of Pages: 132
Author: Deborah Summers
Publication Date: January 1st, 2005
Release Date: January 1st, 2005

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Size: 6.0 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.5 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds

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Falkland Islands

By Will Wagstaff

Released: January 1st, 2025
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Falkland Islands

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ISBN: 1804692042
EAN: 9781804692042
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Number of Pages: 208
Author: Will Wagstaff
Publication Date: January 1st, 2025
Release Date: January 1st, 2025

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Size: 8.50392 inches by 5.31495 inches by 0.51181 inches
Weight: 0.57981574906 pounds

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