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Stanley, Falkland Islands

Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands, also called Islas Malvinas, and faces northeast on East Falkland island, the largest of the island group. It is a busy seaport, a port of call for cruise ships, and the gateway to wildlife viewing. It is sometimes called Port Stanley, and offers a larger selection of places to stay and eat.

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