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The Falklands - Britain in the South Atlantic - Falkland Islands

Just a stone throw away from the South American continent in a strategic position are the Falkland Islands.
A 18 hours flight from the "Motherland" Britain will get you here or a one day boat voyage from Ushuaia in Argentina.
Far away from Britain on the other side of the world these enchanting islands offer contradictions with wild and windswept mountains overlooking white sand beaches, treeless landscapes teeming with captivating wildlife and inhibited by a tiny community of welcoming people.
The Falkland Islands were first sighted in 1592 by British seafarer Captain John Davis on the ship Desire, however it took almost another 100 years until the first landing was recorded, when Captain John Strong landed on the Falklands in 1690. British administration started that day and was only interrupted on April 2, 1982 when Argentina attacked and invaded the islands. A British expedition force restored British sovereignty on June 14, 1982 with a massive onslaught against the Argentine Armed Forces.
Today some 1500 British military personal are stationed on the island to ensure that another attack will not be forthcoming, since Argentina still claims that these islands are part of its territory.
Next to some 2500 inhabitants of the islands, of which most live in Stanley. They have to share the islands with plenty of wildlife; one can find 185 different species of birds, some 500.000 breeding pairs of penguins, elephant seals, dolphins, whales, and much more in this terrific nature paradise.
This is an unusual destination - but an exciting and enchanting island group to visit. When I realized that it was on my schedule I was more then excited, and was not disappointed when I explored this friendly town and its surrounding!
This page is a summary of tips - for more detailed information please visit my Stanley and Bleaker Island pages.

Last visit to Falkland Islands: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Jan 12, 2007
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Reviews (17)

The Falkland Pound Favorites (1)

nly just over 2500 inhabitants life on the island - and they have their own currency - The Falkland Pound- notes and... more travel advice

Plane at the Air Force Base in the UK - Falkland Islands

Flights with the RAF Transportation (2)

The UK Royal Air Force operate three flights per fortnight. The flight leaves from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.... more travel advice

Flight to the Island Transportation (2)

Scheduled flights from Europe or other parts of the world are with LAN Chile via Santiago de Chile and Punta Arenas.... more travel advice

Don't get into crossfire Warnings and Dangers (2)

Certain areas of the islands are used for life shootings and military exercises - if you see red flags and warning signs... more travel advice

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SLLiew Aug 31, 2009 at 11:20 AM

Excellent pages of the Falkland Islands. SL :)
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runningbubbles Mar 3, 2007 at 2:23 PM

Magic! love the pictures. Wish I did the Falkland Islands trip!
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cachaseiro Feb 13, 2007 at 3:02 AM

great page mike. man do you get around.
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toni28 Feb 10, 2007 at 1:43 PM

Hey michael love reading your tips on your falkland Islands the penguins are so lovely.