The Falklands

The Falkland Islands.Source: Wikipedia

Capital Stanley
Language English


The Falkland Islands have been fought over almost since time began and are now a self governing territory of the United Kingdom. Income was largely based around rearing sheep for wool, but as that market declined worldwide, offshore fishing and oil exploration are now more common.

Register Offices

Registrar General
Town Hall
Stanley
Falkland Islands
South Atlantic Ocean
F1QQ 1ZZ

Tel: 050027272
Fax: 0050027270

Links

• Falkland Island Museum and National Trust

• Timeline of Important Events in the History of the Falkland Islands

• Frequently Asked Questions about the Islands

• Falkland Islands History Portal

• Falkland Island Photograph Gallery

• Falkland Island Maritime Heritage

• The Islands Lighthouses

• The Falklands Conflict 1982

Cemeteries

See Cemeteries Online

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