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Gentoo penguins stand at sunset in the Falklands. The small islands off the coast of Argentina are claimed by that country, but administered by the United Kingdom.
(Corbis/Kevin Schafer)

On the Web

	• Chronicle of the Falklands

Reference

	• CIA World Factbook: A detailed list of facts and figures for Falkland Islands.

World Weather

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Latest News

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From The Post

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