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). The principal islands are about 310 miles (500 kilometres) east of the patagonian coast at a latitude of about 52Β°s. It lies about 300 miles northeast of the southern tip of south america and a similar distance east of the strait of magellan
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The capital and major town is stanley, on east falkland.
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Explore the falkland islands government's official portalβyour guide to services, information, and news in this unique british overseas territory. 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. Flights, cruises, holidays, history, penguins, and tips for exploring or moving to the british south atlantic islands.
An archipelago of more than 740 islands just 480km east of patagonia, the falkland islands are a natural paradise in the south atlantic ocean Half the size of wales, the islands boast white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and an abundance of native and migratory wildlife with over 227 species of bird and 14 species of marine mammal. It lies about 480 km northeast of the southern tip of south america and a similar distance east of the strait of magellan. Islas malvinas) are an archipelago located in the south atlantic ocean on the patagonian shelf