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Falkland Islands

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.

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See also:

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

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