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Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 26 June 2009

Country information

TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Major trading partners: United Kingdom, Spain, Chile

Communications

The principal air link between the Falkland Islands and the UK is maintained by the Royal Air Force and operates twice a week.  Both civilian and military passengers are carried. LAN Chile also operates a weekly service between the Falkland Islands and Chile, stopping at Rio Gallegos in southern Argentina once a month.

External telecommunications are operated by Cable and Wireless. Telephone and fax links via satellite mean that the Islands have contact with the rest of the world. Almost half of all households have internet access.

Business opportunities

One of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation roles is to encourage niche business, marketing or service industry ventures in the Falkland Islands.

Address: Shackleton House, Davis Street East, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ
Tel: +500 27211

Country information

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Useful Links

• Falkland Islands Government
• Falkland Islands Tourist Board
• Falklands Conservation
• Falkland Islands News
• Falkland Islands Web Portal
  
  Falkland Islands Development Corporation
• The United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust
  
  
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