Fitzroy, Falkland Islands

Fitzroy, Falkland Islands

Fitzroy is a settlement in Lafonia on East Falkland. It is divided into Fitzroy North and Fitzroy South.

It is named after Robert FitzRoy who sailed with Charles Darwin on "HMS Beagle", and is on the inlet known as Port Pleasant.


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