British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory, British overseas territory in central Indian Ocean.
The territory comprises 2,300 islands within the Chagos Archipelago, stretching across the central region of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Indonesia.
The British Indian Ocean Territory was established in 1965 when the United Kingdom separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to create a military base.
Military personnel from the United States and United Kingdom constitute the current population, operating from the naval and air base on Diego Garcia.
The territory lacks civilian infrastructure, with restricted access limited to military operations and no commercial transportation services available to the general public.
The marine reserve established in 2010 encompasses rich coral reefs and tropical fish species, making it a protected zone for marine life research.
Location: British overseas territories
Capital city: Diego Garcia
GPS coordinates: -6.27750,72.00286
Latest update: May 30, 2025 01:48
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