Falkland Islands

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Etymology

Name taken from the Falkland Sound, which was named for Viscount Falkland by John Strong, who landed on the islands in 1690.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/, /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/, /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/
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Proper noun

the Falkland Islands sg or pl

  1. An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the South Atlantic.
    Synonyms: Falklands, Malvinas (see usage notes), Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (UN usage)

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  • Countries of the world
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