Falklands
About Falklands
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.
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The first ship to travel round the world twice was called HMS Dolphin. It was in the 1760s, but it was captained by Lord Byron's grandfather — the same guy who named and claimed the Falkland Islands.
from 27: No Such Thing As An Egg And Cress Portsmouth, 2014-09-19 at 00:21:01 · read transcript
Other times Falklands came up
Yes, in a canal in Panama, in a man in a canal in Panama. In his election campaign, one of the ways he won is that he swore he'd throw the Brits out of the Falklands. Then as soon as he did win, he started really trying to ingratiate himself with Britain to the extent that he angled desperately, according to The Guardian, for an invitation to Buckingham Palace.
147: No Such Thing As Burrito Party Boy, 2017-01-14 · listen
In a canal in Panama. In a man in a canal in Panama. In his election campaign, one of the ways he won is that he swore he'd throw the Brits out of the Falklands. Then as soon as he did win, he started really trying to... trying to ingratiate himself with Britain, to the extent that he angled desperately, according to the Guardian, for an invitation to Buckingham Palace.
No Such Thing As Burrito Party Boy, 2017-01-13 · listen
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27: No Such Thing As An Egg And Cress Portsmouth put 2 places on the map.
- Falkland Islands · Falkland Islands
Coordinates: -51.7300, -59.2200