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Falkland Islands travel guide - general destination information

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Full Name: Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands
Capital City: Port Stanley
Area: 12,173 sq km / 4,700 sq miles
Population: 3,500
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 ()
Languages: English (official)
Religion: predominantly Anglican
Currency: Falkland Pound (F£)
Electricity: 240V 50HzHz
Country Dialing Code: 500
Weights Measures System: Metric
Government Type: overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina
Government Leaders: Chris Simpkins, Chief Executive (head of government)
Howard Pearce (representing Queen Elizabeth II), Governor (head of state)

 


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