Falkland Islands
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Capital
Stanley
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Local time
1:20
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Population
2 638
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+500
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Currency
£ FKP (pound)
Falkland Islands
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Capital
Stanley
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Local time
1:20
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Population
2 638
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+500
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Currency
£ FKP (pound)
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Petrol price
€ 1.05 pl
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Precipitation
569mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
12 173 km2
Population
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Languages
English
Economy
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Industries
fish and wool processing, tourism
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Agriculture
fodder and vegetable crops, venison, sheep, dairy products, fish, squid
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Natural Resources
fish, squid, wildlife, calcified seaweed, sphagnum moss
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Natural Resources
fish, squid, wildlife, calcified seaweed, sphagnum moss
What not to do when visiting Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Don't necessarily make casual discussions of the Falkland/Malvinas war - it can seem sensitive.
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Falkland Islands Don’t forget politeness is very important - saying "good morning”, "good afternoon" and ”good evening" are always crucial upon meeting anyone before saying anything else.
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Falkland Islands Don't enter or tamper with any of the areas marked as unexploded landmines minefields remain in the Falkland Islands following the conflict in 1982 with Argentina.
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Did you know?
The local natives are called as Islanders, but those who belong from outside are known as Kelpers.
South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Falkland Islands Don’t be surprised with dramatic weather changes during the single day - weather can change very rapidly. It's possible to experience dramatic temperature and precipitation differences in a single day.
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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Falkland Islands Don’t drive on flooded roads.
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