Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands is a country in South America. Its capital is Stanley, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Stanley
- Region
- South America
- Status
- British overseas territory
- Area
- 12,173 km² Number 164 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Falkland Islands?
The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley.
Which countries border Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Bolivia.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 1,872 km (1,163 mi) | |
| Buenos Aires | 1,901 km (1,181 mi) | |
| Santiago | 2,276 km (1,414 mi) | |
| Asunción | 2,939 km (1,826 mi) | |
| Sucre | 3,688 km (2,291 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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