Falkland Islands
Capital
Stanley
Population
~3,700
Currency
Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity (predominantly Anglican)
- Climate
- Cold maritime; windy year-round with cool summers and mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: its remote South Atlantic location, penguin colonies, and 1982 war between Britain and Argentina
Also famous for: rugged natural beauty, sheep farming, and as a gateway to Antarctica
Food: Lamb dishes, fish and chips, and traditional British cuisine
Brief History
British territory since 1833; contested by Argentina; site of 1982 Falklands War; currently a self-governing British Overseas Territory with a thriving fishing and tourism industry