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Introduction; Israeli-Palestinian Disputed Areas; Other Disputed Areas in Asia; Africa; South America

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Both the United Kingdom and Argentina claim sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), which the United Kingdom controls. In 1982 Argentina invaded the islands, but the United Kingdom retained control after a brief regional war. Argentina continued to assert its claims to the islands after the conflict.

Suriname/French Guiana Border

Suriname claims the area in southwest French Guiana between the Litani and Maroni rivers.

Suriname/Guyana Border

Suriname claims the area in Guyana between the Courantyne and New rivers.

Venezuela/Guyana Disputed Border

Venezuela claims the area in Guyana west of the Essequibo River.