Friday, February 11, 2011

Global Tourist Places - The Falkland Islands

The Falklands are an archipelago of islands situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. a lot of visitors decide to integrate these islands in a tour of the Antarctic, even though they are becoming more and more popular as separate destination.

The Falklands consist of two major islands; the East and the West Falklands, as well as over seven hundred extra islands. They boast a stunning array of wildlife, including albatross, penguins and seals which be a magnet for visitors every year.

Tourism has grown-up in recent years, and the Falklands have become a regular stop-over for the many cruise ships heading to the Antarctic. Many visitors opt to stay in the Falklands and enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery consisting of green pastures and majestic mountains. 

The Falkland Islands show off a great assortment of wildlife and protection projects, and many tourists come to see the large numbers of penguins, seals and sea lions which live in the area. Others visit the islands to enjoy the historical heritage, as well as to do some destroy diving or play some rounds of golf.

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