East Falkland

East Falkland, the largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic , has an area of 6,605 square kilometres. Its population of more than 1,600 represents a large majority of the population of the Falklands. Almost all of this is in the northern half. The southern half, joined by a narrow Isthmus , is known as Lafonia .

East Falkland is home to Stanley , the capital of the islands and the main Seaport . Other settlements include Port Louis , Darwin , Port San Carlos , San Carlos , Salvador , Johnson's Harbour , Fitzroy , Mare Harbour , and Goose Green . The island is also home to two Airport s with paved runways, Port Stanley Airport and RAF Mount Pleasant

The main industries on the island are Fishing , Sheep Farming , Government , and Tourism .

The island's highest point is Mount Usborne in the Wickham Heights , the highest point in the whole island group. Other scenery includes Stone Run s covered with Snake Plant , Heathland , and Bog s.

East Falkland is known as ''Isla Soledad'' in Spanish.

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