Falkland Islands
Americas · South America
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Samantha Evans
politician
She has served in the Falkland Islands government and is a prominent local public figure.
Local Delicacy
Calafate jam
This sweet preserve is made from the tart berries that grow in the South Atlantic region.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Cape Pembroke Lighthouse
This lighthouse near Stanley is one of the islands' best-known landmarks.
Agriculture & Produce
Agriculture is limited, with grasslands used mainly to support the islands' sheep-based farm sector.
This native berry is one of the few locally associated fruits in the Falkland Islands' harsh climate.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The accordion is strongly associated with Falkland Islands social dancing and community music.
The fiddle is a staple melody instrument in the islands’ British-derived dance traditions.
The guitar is widely used for folk songs, gatherings, and contemporary music in the Falklands.
The tin whistle appears in Celtic-influenced tunes heard in the islands’ folk scene.
The piano has long accompanied social dances and domestic music-making in the Falkland Islands.