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List Of Airports In The Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about from the coast of mainland South America and from mainland Antarctica. The archipelago, consisting of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands, is a self-governing Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The capital, Stanley, is on East Falkland. The islands contain two airports with paved runways, with settlements around the archipelago served by grass airstrips. __TOC__ Airports Other FIGAS airstrips East Falklands: * Bleaker Island * Darwin/Goose Green * Douglas Station () * George Island () * Lively Island () * North Arm () * Port San Carlos () * Salvador () * Sea Lion Island () * Speedwell Island West Falklands: * Albemarle * Beaver Island () * Carcass Island () * Chartres * Dunnose Head () * Fox Bay () * Hill Cove () * New Island () * Pebble Island () * Port Edgar * Port Howard () * Port Stephens () * Roy Cove () * Saunders Island * Shallow Harbour () * Spring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)-CIA WFB Map
The Falkland Islands ( ; es, Islas Malvinas, link=no ) is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and about from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of , comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British overseas territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, but the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland. Controversy exists over the Falklands' discovery and subsequent colonisation by Europeans. At various times, the islands have had French, British, Spanish, and Argentine settlements. Britain reasserted its rule in 1833, but Argentina maintains its claim to the islands. In April 1982, Argentine military forces invaded the islands. British admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |