The Falkland Islands (also known as Las Islas Malvinas in Spanish) are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. They are also claimed by Argentina.

The capital is Port Stanley[?].

From the CIA World Factbook 2000.

• History
• Geography
• People
• Government
• Economy
• Communications
• Transportation
• Military

See also:

• Battle of the Falkland Islands - naval engagement of the First World War
• Falklands War - conflict between Argentina and United Kingdom