Sovereignty of the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic. The islands have been subject to rival sovereignty claims since their discovery in the early 17th century. Spain, France, Argentina and the United Kingdom have all maintained colonies on the islands at some point. The islands are currently administered by the United Kingdom, a position recognised by most countries in the world. Argentina also claims the islands. The sovereignty dispute escalated in 1982, when the Falklands War was fought following an Argentine invasion of the islands.

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Falkland Islands - Archipelago - South Atlantic - Spain - France - Argentina - United Kingdom - Falklands War

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