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Though it's neighbored by South America and Antarctica, the Falklands are British through and through, with peat fires burning in every hearth and teatimes to set your clock by. With only a scattering of inhabitants (half of whom are British military personnel), it's hardly Touristville.
The real lure of these remote isles is the wildlife: breathtaking marine animals, and seabirds living large among the cliffs and along the windswept beaches. The intriguing human history here, strongly linked to the sea, is evidenced by several shipwrecks dotted around Stanley Harbour.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands
Population
3,500
Currency
Name: Falkland Islands Pound
Code: FKP
Symbol: F£
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+500
Weights & Measures
Metric
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