East Falkland
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East Falkland (Spanish: Isla Soledad) 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 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.
The main industries on the island are fishing, sheep farming, government, and tourism.
[edit] History
East Falkland was settled during the 18th century by the French, with Louis de Bougainville establishing Port Louis in 1764.
East Falkland was also the location of most of the action in the Falklands War. As a result, a number of parts of the "Camp" are still heavily mined.
[edit] Geography
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.
[edit] Population and infrastructure
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 airports with paved runways, Port Stanley Airport and RAF Mount Pleasant
Geography: Barren Island • Beaver Island • Beauchene Island • Bleaker Island • Carcass Island • East Falkland (Lafonia) • George Island • Jason Islands • Keppel Island • Lively Island • New Island • Pebble Island • Saunders Island • Sea Lion Island • Speedwell Island • Staats Island • Swan Islands • Weddell Island • West Falkland • West Point Island
Government: Government House • Governor • Legislative Council • Politics • Sovereignty
Locations: Airport • Camp • Darwin • Goose Green • Port Egmont • Port Howard • Port Louis • Port San Carlos • Salvador • San Carlos • Stanley
Military: British Forces South Atlantic Islands • Falkland Islands Defence Force • RAF Mount Pleasant
Society: Coat of arms • Communications • Culture • Flag • History • Transport • Web domain
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