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South America · Country dossier
Falkland Islands
CapitalStanley
CurrencyFalkland Islands pound (FKP)
PowerType G · 240 V
LanguagesEnglish
Falkland Islands, with its capital in Stanley, is in South America and home to about 3.7K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the Falkland Islands pound (FKP). Most international arrivals come through Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN).
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Population
- 3.7K (3,662)
- Area
- 12,173 km²
Right now in Stanley
Local time in Stanley — Atlantic/Stanley
Weather in Stanley
Before you go
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Hotels, apartments and guesthouses in Stanley and beyond, many with free cancellation.
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Pre-booked, fixed-price transfer from MPN to your stay.
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Travel medical cover you can start while already abroad.
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NordVPN
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Falkland Islands over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +500
- Internet domain
- .fk
- Currency
- Falkland Islands pound (FKP)
- Time zones
- Atlantic/Stanley
Power
Plug type: Type G
Voltage 240 V · Frequency 50 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in Falkland Islands
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — Falkland Islands, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.