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Where are the Falkland Islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean?
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The Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean. They are situated approximately 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and are a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan.1