British Indian Ocean Territory

By / 15th June 2018

British Indian Ocean Territory

 

Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory, featuring the Union Jack in the upper left corner, blue and white wavy stripes, a palm tree, and a crown on the right side representing British Indian Ocean Territory.
Map of the British Indian Ocean Territory, highlighting the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean with labelled island groups such as Peros Banhos, Salomon Islands, Eagle Islands, Egmont Islands, Danger Island, Three Brothers, and Diego Garcia.
A 3D image of Earth with Asia, India, and the British Indian Ocean Territory visible, a red circle highlighting a region, and the Moon in the background. Earth Site © MMXIV is written on the right side.
Map showing India and neighbouring countries in South Asia highlighted in grey, with the Maldives as a small red square to the south in the Indian Ocean. The British Indian Ocean Territory and surrounding areas are shown in white.
A flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory with blue and white wavy stripes, a Union Jack in the top left corner, a green palm tree on the right, and a crown at the bottom, waving against a blue sky.

Capital of the British Indian Ocean Territories : N/A

Population (Estimated February 2012): 2,800 US and UK military personnel.

Area: 54,400 km2 or 21,004 mi2

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

Official Language: English

Political Information: British Overseas Territory

Official Religion: No Official Religion

Highest Point: An unnamed region on Diego Garcia at 15m or 49ft

 

GDP: N/A

 

Counties/Provinces/States: Chagos Archipelago; (Islands)Danger, Diego Garcia, Eagle Island, Egmont Island, Nelson’s island, Peros Banhos, Salomon islands and Three Brothers.

 

Leaders: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II; Commissioner Mr Colin Roberts and
Mr John McManus as Administraitor

 

Additional: The territory includes the Chagos Archipelago and is made up of over 55 islands.

Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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