East Falkland

East Falkland, the largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, has an area of 6,605 square kilometres. Its population of more than 1,600 people represents a large majority of the population of the Falklands. Almost all of this is in the northern half. The southern half, joined by a narrow isthmus, is known as Lafonia.

Related Topics:
Falkland Islands - South Atlantic - Isthmus - Lafonia

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East Falkland is home to Stanley, the capital of the islands and the main seaport. Other settlements include Port Louis, Darwin, Port San Carlos, San Carlos, Salvador, Johnson's Harbour, Fitzroy, Mare Harbour, and Goose Green. The island is also home to two international airports, around one of which approximately 2000 British Army personnel camp at Mount Pleasant.

Related Topics:
Stanley - Seaport - Port Louis - Darwin - Port San Carlos - San Carlos - Salvador - Johnson's Harbour - Fitzroy - Mare Harbour - Goose Green - Airport - British Army - Mount Pleasant

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The main industries on the island are fishing, sheep farming, government, and tourism.

Related Topics:
Fishing - Sheep farming - Government - Tourism

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The island's highest point is Mount Usborne in the Wickham Heights, the highest point in the whole island group. Other scenery includes stone runs covered with snake plant, heathland, and bogs.

Related Topics:
Mount Usborne - Wickham Heights - Stone run - Snake plant - Heathland - Bog

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East Falkland is known as Isla Soledad in Spanish.

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