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The Falkland Islands (or Falkland Islands in English) constitute an overseas territory of UK and are located approximately 500 km of the'South America up to theArgentina at the limit ofAtlantic Ocean andAntarctic ocean.
They are also claimed by Argentina who calls them Islas Malvinas and were the issue of a military confrontation, the Falklands War, between the two countries in 1982.
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The two main islands are East Falkland, with the capital Stanley where most of the population lives, and West Falkland. Several other small islands in the vicinity are also worth a visit.
Cities
- -51.6921-57.85891 Stanley
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– Capital, largest city gathering the majority of the population. (last update Feb. 2018) - -51.616667-59.52 Port Howard
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(last update Feb. 2018) - -51.828833-58.9691673 Goose Green
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(last update Feb. 2018) - -51.878611-61.0066674 Weddell Settlement
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(last update Feb. 2018)
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Formalities
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- Exemption from Visa
- Visa required
Although the Falklands are British, they have their own immigration rules. All those who have a passport British or who are citizens ofEuropean Union don't need Visa. In addition, citizens of the following countries also do not need a visa: South Africa, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, South Korea, United States, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Swiss, Uruguay, Vatican.
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The currency of the Falklands is the Falkland Islands pound (£, FKP).
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Government travel advice
Canada (Government of Canada)
(last updated Apr 2018)
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