The islands lie at the boundary of the subantarctic oceanic and tundra climate zones, and both major islands have mountain ranges reaching 2,300 ft (700 m). Flights, cruises, holidays, history, penguins, and tips for exploring or moving to the british south atlantic islands. Escape on the ultimate island adventure
It lies about 300 miles northeast of the southern tip of south america and a similar distance east of the strait of magellan
The capital and major town is stanley, on east falkland.
An attempt made by argentina to establish a penal colony in 1832 failed due to a mutiny In 1833, the british returned to the falkland islands Argentina invaded the islands on 2 april 1982 The british responded with an expeditionary force that forced the argentines to surrender.
Explore the falkland islands with our travel guide Discover stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and outdoor adventures Plan your trip to this remote paradise today. The archipelago consists of over 740 islands
East falkland is home to the capital, stanley, and most of the island’s people.
Welcome to the falkland islands we are a vibrant and diverse island community with a long history and unique culture We continue to prosper due to the pioneering efforts of our people for over nine generations.
