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The '''Falkland Islands''' are a small group of islands situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles from the coast of [[Argentina]].  The two major islands, West and East Falkland, are separated by Falkland Sound.  There are numerous smaller islands.  The [[capital]] is Stanley, on East Falkland.  The islands are known as the "Islas Malvinas" to the Argentines.

The '''Falkland Islands''' are a small group of islands situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles from the coast of [[Argentina]].  The two major islands, West and East Falkland, are separated by Falkland Sound.  There are numerous smaller islands.  The capital is Stanley, on East Falkland.  The islands are known as the "Islas Malvinas" to the Argentines.

==Sovereignty==

==Sovereignty==

==Government==

==Government==

The elected legislative and executive councils are chaired by the [[Governor]], who is appointed by the UK government.  Military and Foreign affairs are the direct responsibility of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] government.

The elected legislative and executive councils are chaired by the Governor, who is appointed by the UK government.  Military and Foreign affairs are the direct responsibility of the [[United Kingdom|British]] government.

[[Image:Boot Hill South Atlantic.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Boot Hill": When an islander leaves the Falklands, it is tradition to leave an item of footwear behind.]]

[[Image:Boot Hill South Atlantic.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Boot Hill": When an islander leaves the Falklands, it is tradition to leave an item of footwear behind.]]