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Situated at 52? south just 584 miles (940 km) from Antarctica (Elephant Island) the Falklands are an archipelago consisting of two main islands (East and West Falkland) and over 740 smaller islands ranging from surf-dashed rocks to 40 000-acre farms.

 

The Falkland Islands archipelago is made up of more than 700 islands and has a hugely varied coastline from rugged coastal cliffs to miles and miles of undisturbed white sandy beaches.

 

The Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America. They are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.

 

Located in the South Atlantic Ocean the Falkland Islands are a breathtaking blend of rugged landscapes abundant wildlife and fascinating history. With two main islands East Falkland and West Falkland and over 700 smaller islands the archipelago is a haven for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

 

Which country consists of more than 700 islands is about the size of Connecticut and is home to 3200 people half a million sheep and a million penguins?

 

The Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean located 300 miles from the coast of Argentina 671 miles west of the Shag Rocks (South Georgia) and 584 miles north of Antarctica (Elephant Island).

 

The Falkland Islands archipelago is made up of more than 700 islands and has a hugely varied coastline from rugged coastal cliffs to miles and miles of undisturbed white sandy beaches.

 

Falkland Islands internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

 

Under the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 Falkland Islanders are British citizens. 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).