• Where's Wally? A gaggle of King Penguins, once nearly extinct, still endangered

    Where's Wally? A gaggle of King Penguins, once nearly extinct, still endangered

  • Black-browed albatross, enjoying a squawk, New Island

    Black-browed albatross, enjoying a squawk, New Island

  • Ducks wandering the gorse and admiring the view, Westpoint Island

    Ducks wandering the gorse and admiring the view, Westpoint Island

Falkland Islands: Overview

Though it's neighbored by South America and Antarctica, the Falklands are British through and through, with peat fires burning in every hearth and teatimes to set your clock by. With only a scattering of inhabitants (half of whom are British military personnel), it's hardly Touristville.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands

Currency

Falkland Pound, FKP (F£)

Population

3500

Languages

  • English (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -4

Measurements

Imperial is common

Voltage

240V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

    British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

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