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Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands is a territory in South America, covering about 12,173 kmΒ² (4,700 sq mi). Its capital is Stanley. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Stanley
Continent
South America
Region
South America
Area
12,173 kmΒ²
Language
English
Currency
Falkland Islands pound
Calling code
+500
Internet domain
.fk
World map with the Falkland Islands highlighted in green and circled
Where the Falkland Islands is on the world map.

Does the Falkland Islands count as a country?

Not toward the 195. The Falkland Islands is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

Add the Falkland Islands to your travel map

On Tripfolio, tap the Falkland Islands once and it turns green as a place you've visited, or mark it β€œWant to visit” and it turns orange. Then add the trip behind it: the dates, the cities, a few lines about what you did and your best photos. It's free and runs in your browser.

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