Falkland Islands

Basic facts about Falkland Islands

Country name: Falkland Islands
Capital: Stanley
Country code: 261
Continent: South America
Currency name: Falkland islands pound
Independence:
Independent from: overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina
Total area (km2): 12,173
Land area (km2): 12,173
Water area (km2): 0
Population: 3,140
Population note: 3,140 (July 2008 est.)
Official language: English
All languages: English
Time zone: FKT (UTC−4) - Summer (DST) FKST (UTC−3)
Date format:
Drive on: left
Calling code: +500
Domain: .fk