Fun facts about Stanley
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Stanley is home to the southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world, Christ Church Cathedral.
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands.
From the “Facilities and infrastructure” section
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Stanley was originally named Port Jackson before being renamed after Lord Stanley in 1845.
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands.
From the “History” section
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During the Second World War, a hulk in Stanley Harbour was used for interning British Fascist Jeffrey Hamm.
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands.
From the “History” section
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Gypsy Cove, known for its Magellanic penguins, is located just four miles from Stanley.
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands.
From the “Nearby points of interest” section
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Stanley is twinned with Whitby in North Yorkshire and Airdrie in North Lanarkshire.
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands.
From the “Twin towns” section
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