Geography
Falkland Islands is in South America, South America. Its listed coordinates are -51.75, -59; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
South America
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands is a country in South America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Stanley
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 3.7 thousand
- Area
- 12,173 km²
- Currency
- Falkland Islands pound (FKP)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +500
- Internet TLD
- .fk
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Falkland Islands map preview: -51.75, -59.00
People and Culture
Falkland Islands uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Falkland Islands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Falkland Islands is recorded with the official name Falkland Islands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Stanley
- South America cultural and historic sites
- South America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Stanley
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Falkland Islands is grouped under South America.
- Falkland Islands has a listed area of 12,173 km².
- Falkland Islands is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Falkland Islands
What is the capital of Falkland Islands?
The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley.
What continent is Falkland Islands in?
Falkland Islands is in South America.
What currency does Falkland Islands use?
Falkland Islands uses the Falkland Islands pound.
What language is spoken in Falkland Islands?
English is listed for Falkland Islands in this database.