🇫🇰 Falkland Islands

About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as The Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

Falkland Islands pound (FKP)

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Americas

Capital

Stanley

Area

12,173 km²

Population

3,662

Timezone

UTC-04:00

Languages

English

Calling Code

+500

Drives On

Left

ISO Code

FK