George Island

George Island

Infobox Falkland island




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english name= George Island
spanish name= Isla Jorge
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George Island ( _es. Isla Jorge) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying south of Speedwell Island and south west of East Falkland. It is separated from Lafonia by Eagle Passage.

It is run as a sheep farm and is known for its penguin colonies.

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