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How long and wide is Falkland Sound?

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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

Falkland Sound is a strait in the South Atlantic Ocean that separates East Falkland and West Falkland. It extends for 50 miles (80 km) in length and ranges in width from 1 1/2 miles (2 km) at its narrowest points to 20 miles (32 km) at its widest.1