West Falkland

West Falkland is the second largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, with an area of approximately 4,532 square kilometres. It is a hilly island, separated from East Falkland by the Falkland Sound. The island has a population of less than 200 people, scattered around the coastline. The largest settlement is Port Howard on the east coast, which has an air strip. Other settlements include Albemarle, Chartres, Fox Bay, Fox Bay West, Hill Cove, Port Stephens and Roy Cove, most of which are linked by road and also have airstrips and harbours. The major industry on the island is sheep farming, while it is also known for its penguin and cormorant colonies. Fishing is also popular in the two main rivers, the Warrah and the Chartres. The island is known as Gran Malvina in Spanish. Category:Falkland Islands