Falkland Islands

== English == === Alternative forms === Falkland Island (attributive) === 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/ === Proper noun === the Falkland Islands sg or pl An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the South Atlantic. Synonyms: Falklands, Malvinas (rare, see usage notes), Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (UN usage) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Countries of the world