Falkland Islands — Country Facts & Profile
South America, Americas
English
An island or landlocked nation without shared borders, Falkland Islands occupies 12,173 km² of South America. Its 3,662 inhabitants are governed from Stanley. The official language is English. The national currency is the Falkland Islands pound (£ FKP).
Factsheet
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Stanley
Capital
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3,662
Population
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12,173 km²
Area (km²)
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4,700 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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0.30 / km²
Population Density
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£ FKP
Currency
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+500
Dial Code
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.fk
TLD
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South America
Continent
Location
Falkland Islands is located in South America at coordinates 51.75°S, 59.00°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 12,173 km² (4,700 mi²). Population density: 0 people per km².
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates51.75°S, 59.00°W
TimezonesUTC-04:00
Built Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Falkland Islands.
🏥 Notable HospitalKing Edward Memorial Hospital
Climate & Living Costs
Key indicators for visiting or living in Falkland Islands. Average temperature in Stanley: 6.5°C (44°F).
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6.5°C
Avg Temp (Stanley)
Cities & Towns of Falkland Islands
Frequently Asked Questions about Falkland Islands
- What is the capital of Falkland Islands?
- The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley.
- What is the population of Falkland Islands?
- Falkland Islands has a population of approximately 3,662 people.
- What continent is Falkland Islands in?
- Falkland Islands is located in South America, in the South America subregion.
- Where is Falkland Islands located?
- Falkland Islands is located in South America, South America, at coordinates 51.8°S, 59.0°W.
- What currency does Falkland Islands use?
- Falkland Islands uses the Falkland Islands pound (£ FKP).
- What is the capital and currency of Falkland Islands?
- The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley and the currency is the Falkland Islands pound (FKP).
- What language is spoken in Falkland Islands?
- The official language of Falkland Islands is English.
- What is the area of Falkland Islands?
- Falkland Islands covers a total area of 12,173 km² (4,700 square miles).
- How large is Falkland Islands in square miles?
- Falkland Islands has a total area of approximately 4,700 square miles (12,173 km²).
- What is the population density of Falkland Islands?
- Falkland Islands has a population density of approximately 0 people per km².
- Is Falkland Islands an independent country?
- Falkland Islands is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Falkland Islands have any land borders?
- No, Falkland Islands has no land borders.
- What is the average temperature in Stanley?
- The average annual temperature in Stanley, the capital of Falkland Islands, is approximately 6.5°C (44°F).
- What is the country calling code for Falkland Islands?
- The international calling code for Falkland Islands is +500. To call Falkland Islands from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +500 and the local number.
- What time zone is Falkland Islands in?
- Falkland Islands operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.