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How does West Falkland differ in size from East Falkland?

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Map showing the southern tip of South America, highlighting Argentina and Chile, with the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) labeled in the South Atlantic Ocean east of Argentina. The map notes the islands are administered by the United Kingdom and claimed by Argentina. An inset shows Argentina's location in South America.
Falkland Islands

East Falkland is larger than West Falkland. The total area of East Falkland is 2,550 square miles (6,605 square km), while West Falkland covers 1,750 square miles (4,532 square km). Both figures exclude adjacent smaller islands.12