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How are settlements in the Falkland Islands connected by transportation?
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Settlements in the Falkland Islands are connected through a combination of land, air, and sea transport infrastructure:
- Roads: A network of roads links the main settlements across the islands.1
- Air Service: A government-operated air service provides essential interisland passenger transportation. Additionally, an international airport is situated at the Mount Pleasant Military Complex.1
- Sea Travel: A ferry provides a link between East and West Falkland. Furthermore, a coastal freighter circumnavigates the two main islands to deliver supplies and collect wool for export.1
- Ports: Stanley Harbour serves as the primary port, featuring a commercial wharf that accommodates cruise ships, which also occasionally visit the outer islands.1