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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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Military

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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