Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
FK Capital: Stanley 51.694° S, 57.850° W
Overview
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Capital
- Stanley
- Currency
- Falkland Islands pound (FKP, £)
- Languages
- English
- Population
- 2,638
- Area
- 12,173 km²
- Calling code
- +500
- Time zones
- UTC−03:00
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .fk
- People are called
- Falkland Islander
Weather by month in Stanley
The warmest month is Jan with average highs of 15.3°C, and the coolest is Jun with average lows of 1.9°C. Most rain falls in Dec (about 154 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.3°C | 9.6°C | 54 mm | Mild |
| Feb | 12.7°C | 7°C | 129 mm | Mild |
| Mar | 12.6°C | 7.4°C | 58 mm | Mild |
| Apr | 9.7°C | 5.6°C | 38 mm | Cool |
| May | 7.8°C | 4°C | 89 mm | Cool |
| Jun | 5.1°C | 1.9°C | 79 mm | Cool |
| Jul | 6°C | 2.6°C | 81 mm | Cool |
| Aug | 6.2°C | 2.7°C | 24 mm | Cool |
| Sep | 7.6°C | 3.1°C | 58 mm | Cool |
| Oct | 11°C | 4.6°C | 92 mm | Cool |
| Nov | 9.5°C | 4.6°C | 105 mm | Cool |
| Dec | 11.6°C | 6.4°C | 154 mm | Cool |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +500 |
|---|
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Airlines & booking
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History
The history of the Falkland Islands goes back at least five hundred years, with active exploration and colonisation only taking place in the 18th century. Nonetheless, the Falkland Islands have been a matter of controversy, as they have been claimed by the French, British, Spaniards and Argentines at various times.
Source: Wikipedia
Cities 33
- Beaver Island1
- Bleaker Island1
- Carcass Island1
- Chartres1
- Douglas1
- Dunnose Head1
- Fox Bay1
- Fox Bay East1
- George Island House1
- Goose Green1
- Hill Cove1
- Lively1
- Mount Pleasant1
- New Island1
- North Arm1
- Pebble Island1
- Pebble Island Settlement1
- Port Abermarle1
- Port Edgar1
- Port Howard1
- Port Howard Settlement1
- Port San Carlos1
- Port Stephens1
- Roy Cove1
- Salvador1
- Saunders Island Settlement1
- Sea Lion Island2
- Shallow Harbour1
- Speedwell Island1
- Spring Point Settlement1
- Stanley1
- Weddell Island1
- West Point Island1
Airports 34
Universities 0
No universities listed yet.