• Location: Approximately 400 miles (644km) off the south-eastern tip of South America and 850 miles (1,365km0 north of the Antarctic
  • Made up of: Approximately 740 islands, the main being East and West Falklands
  • Capital: Stanley
  • Population: Approximately 3200 (2016 census) with just over 75% living in Stanley
  • Language: English
  • Status: Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom
  • Currency: Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) equivalent to Great Britain Pound/Sterling (acceptable tender)
  • International Dial Code: (00) 500
  • Highest Mountain: Mount Usborne at 705 metres or 2,312 ft
  • Land Area: Approximately 4,700 square miles 12,173 sq km
  • Temperature: Summer 8 to 20 Winter 1 to -10 degrees Celsius