🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Africa
Basic Information
Capital: Diego Garcia
Population: 3,000
Area: 60 km²
Subregion: Eastern Africa
Currencies: United States dollar ($)
Languages: English
About territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory is a remote Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, located in the Indian Ocean. It comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago, totaling approximately 60 square kilometers of land area. Diego Garcia, the largest island, hosts a significant joint military facility operated by the UK and the US. The territory's history is marked by its separation from Mauritius, a claim disputed by the UK. Currently, the territory has no indigenous inhabitants, only military personnel and contractors.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
IO
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
IOT
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