One archipelago, two names. The Falklands Islands or Islas Malvinas have been in the hearts and minds of two distant nations: United Kingdom and Argentina. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, just 460 kilometres (290 miles) from the tip of the South American lands, the Falklands/Malvinas are one of the most controversial territories in the world. Portuguese, Spanish and British explorers have been claiming the “discovery” of the islands, since the 16th century. In 1982, Argentina invaded Falklands/Malvinas, which were under the British flag and government. The Argentine troops were defeated, but the Latin country never gave up of the territory with only 3100 citizens. Recently, Argentine President Cristina Kirchner threatened to reconquer Falklands/Malvinas, just 30 years after the first failed invasion.

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Surfing with the land mines in the Falkland Islands

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