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Falkland Islands

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Overview

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March (Southern Hemisphere summer) to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and ha

Facts

Rank

Coordinates

-51.75, -59.00

Source

WBP almanac

External sources

Wikivoyage

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