No, The Falkland Islands belong to the UK. But Argentina (in South America) has always claimed the islands as theirs. There was a war between these 2 countries back in 1982 when Argentina invaded the islands, but the war was lost and UK kept their dominion over the Falkland Islands. Yes, The Falkland Island (Islas Malvinas)are part of South America, like Tierra del Fuego, Is Galapagos and another islands. The Falklanders wish to be British and I believe they have reason. The argentinian people must think about that. I'm argentinien and I believe than we can live together in peace. Is my wish.
The Falklands were ceeded to Great Britain in 1833. Argentina's claim is false & illegal as it did not exist as a country until 1853. The islands are over 300 miles off the coast of the South American continent. The population speak English and are culturally, ethnically and historically British.
Under International Maritime law Britain has the right of exploration for mineral wealth for up to 200 miles of the coast. An argeement for bilateral cooperation was deemed invalid by the present President of Argentina on her entry to office.
Falkland Islands, South Georgia---Islands off South America, owned by U.K.
The group of islands, located 300miles from South America's Patagonian coast is called Falkland Islands. They are one of the British overseas territories and not part of South America.
The continent of South America is the nearest to the Falkland Islands, and the country of Argentina is the closest country. The Falklands are part of the United Kingdom although they are claimed by Argentina, which calls them the Isla Malvinas.
They are part of the British Overseas Territory
Galapagos
Some of these major islands are the Malvinas or Falkland Islands claimed by Argentina and Britain and the Galapagos Island that is a part of Ecuador. Juan Fernandez Islands and Easter Island are territories of Chile. All these countries are in South America.
The southernmost tip of South America is part of Chile.
South America The Falkland Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the southeast coast of South America.
Tierra del Fuego, the lowest part of South America, is an island formed by the Strait of Magellan. However, it is part of Argentina and Chile.Islands to the east in the South Atlantic include the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Other islands are the frigid South Georgia Islands and the South Sandwich Islands, all under the administration of the United Kingdom.
South America
Part of falkland islands
The largest non-independent area is French Guiana, formerly a colony and now an overseas territory of France. The Falkland Islands, as well as other islands off the coast of Argentina, are territories of the UK.