The Falkland Islands: Navigating History, Identity, and Nature in the South Atlantic
The Falkland Islands, or Islas Malvinas in Spanish, are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. This remote archipelago, located approximately 500 kilometers east of Argentina's southern coast, consists of two main islands—East and West Falkland—and hundreds of smaller islands and islets. The Falklands have garnered international attention due to their complex political history, unique cultural identity, and rich biodiversity.