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Stanley Travel Guide
The quaint Falkland capital of Stanley paints a picture of British air minus the usual British price tag. Located on the isle of East Falkland, Stanley's uniqueness is its measured approach to urban planning. Relying on a few, but beautiful tourist attractions the city charms its tourists with shopping centers, museums, golf courses and a few authentic British pubs. Its tiny size however does not deter locals from maximizing the use of space and facilities, as the Town Hall also serves as the post office, law court and dance hall. The multifunctional community center serves as sports center and library as well as the only public swimming pool in Stanley.
Named after the 14th Earl of Derby, Stanley's leading tourist attraction is the stone-built Government House erected in 1845. Since the 19th century it has been the home of British-appointed Governors. While snow is rare in Stanley, locals engage in as many wakeboarding events as they can. Surfers' wade the cool waters of Stanley Harbor, one of the dampest parts of East Falkland. By mid-February, the climate's high humidity feeds the soil with fertility, making vegetables and sheep grow in abundance and in turn, fill the city's pubs with lamb and organic vegetable cuisine. Travelers experience a gastronomic treat of grilled lamb chops and the ubiquitous fish and chips.
Sheep outnumber Stanley's Islanders, in fact, the whole of the Falklands. Shepherding formerly gave rise to the local industry of wool exporting, until tourism became its number one industry. Tourists are charmed to find themselves in the company of upland geese, red phone boxes and country-style hotels, which are just some of the many reminders that this is a colony of the British.
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