The falkland islands archipelago is made up of more than 700 islands and has a hugely varied coastline from rugged coastal cliffs to miles and miles of undisturbed, white sandy beaches. Explore the falkland islands government's official portal—your guide to services, information, and news in this unique british overseas territory. Isla soledad, meaning "solitude island") is the largest island of the falklands in the south atlantic, having an area of 6,605 km 2 (2,550 square miles) or 54% of the total area of the.