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• Falkland IslandsSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
FOR TOURIST
• Important Addresses• What should I see?
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Overview of Falkland Islands
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The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about 250 nautical miles (460 km; 290 mi) from the coast of mainland South America. The archipelago, consisting of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands, is a self-governing British Overseas Territory.
Area
Total 12,173 km2 (162nd)
Water (%) 0
Population
2008 estimate 3,140 (220th)
Density 0.26/km2 (240th)
0.65/sq mi
Currency: Falkland Islands pound (FKP)
Time zone
(UTC-4)
Summer (DST) (UTC-3)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD: .fk
Calling code: 500
Officially name: The Falkland Islands
Capital: Stanley
Largest city: Stanley
Official language: English
Government: British Overseas Territory (constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democratic dependency)
Capital: Stanley
Largest city: Stanley
Official language: English
Government: British Overseas Territory (constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democratic dependency)
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about 250 nautical miles (460 km; 290 mi) from the coast of mainland South America. The archipelago, consisting of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands, is a self-governing British Overseas Territory.
Area
Total 12,173 km2 (162nd)
Water (%) 0
Population
2008 estimate 3,140 (220th)
Density 0.26/km2 (240th)
0.65/sq mi
Currency: Falkland Islands pound (FKP)
Time zone
(UTC-4)
Summer (DST) (UTC-3)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD: .fk
Calling code: 500
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