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A Visit to the Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas

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About the Falklands / Islas Malvinas
Falkland Island Coastline

Falkland Island Coastline

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"Situated 400 miles from the coast of South America, surrounded by open ocean, and far removed from the increasingly frantic pace of modern life, the Falkland Islands are a dramatic archipelago of rocky islets, sweeping bays and sandy beaches. If you're looking for the ultimate escape, these unexplored islands are the perfect destination, with hundreds of species of flora and fauna to discover, including five species of penguin and a wide variety of other marine mammals as well as hundreds of different bird species."

NOTE: The islands are also claimed by Argentina, hence the name in Spanish. Henceforth, during this tour, only the English name will be used, with no offense to Argentina.

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