Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, south of India, about halfway between Africa and Indonesia.
Formerly administered as part of the British Crown Colony of Mauritius, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established as an overseas terri ...
Longitude: 71.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to British Indian Ocean Territory:
15,200.993 km
Terrain:
Flat and low coral atolls (most areas do not exceed two m in elevation); sits atop the submarine volcanic Chagos-Laccadive Ridge.
Natural Resources:
Coconuts, fish, sugarcane.
Population: 3,000
Area: 60 km2
land area is about one-third the size of Washington, DC
Archipelago of 55 islands; Diego Garcia, the largest and southernmost island, occupies a strategic location in the central Indian Ocean; the island is the site of a joint US-UK military facility.
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Capital City: Diego Garcia
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:40 pm (GMT+06:00)
The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory has blue and white wavy stripes with the Union Jack and a palm tree with a crown.
Bordering Countries
British Indian Ocean Territory has no bordering countries.
Visiting British Indian Ocean Territory
You're in for a treat! British Indian Ocean Territory is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine biodiversity and coral reefs
- Unique history and heritage
- Remote location with limited access
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited infrastructure and services
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- Cuisine features seafood, coconut, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include grilled fish and coconut curry.
- Freshly caught fish and spices are widely enjoyed.
- Dive in the coral reefs
- Explore the island's nature trails
- Relax on the beaches
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