Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands stretch from East Falkland to West Falkland, encompassing windswept moorland, low hills and a deeply indented South Atlantic coastline. Falkland Sound divides the two main islands, while the capital, Stanley, is known for its brightly painted houses and Christ Church Cathedral, whose whalebone arch is a local landmark. Sheep farming has long shaped the islands’ rural life, and British customs remain prominent. Their shoreline and offshore waters support colonies of penguins and seabirds, giving the archipelago a distinctly maritime character. See how the Falkland Islands relate to the wider South Atlantic by exploring nearby places.

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