The Falkland Islands are a group of islands off the East coast of Argentina, consisting of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 smaller islands. The capital is Stanley. The islands are a British overseas territory. In 1982, Argentina occupied the islands, but after the Falklands War, British administration was restored. The economy is dependent mainly on fishing, sheep farming and tourism.

The first stamps of the Falkland Islands, bearing the profile of Queen Victoria, were issued in 1878, the first post office having opened in Stanley in 1887.