Where is British Indian Ocean Territory located?
What countries border British Indian Ocean Territory?
British Indian Ocean Territory Facts
What is the capital of British Indian Ocean Territory?
| Capital | administered from London; often regarded as being on Diego Garcia |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Total Area |
21,004 Square Miles 54,400 Square Kilometers |
| Location | An archipelago in the Indian Ocean, south of India, about halfway between Africa and Indonesia |
| Language | English (official) |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $0.00 (USD) |
British Indian Ocean Territory Demographics
What is the population of British Indian Ocean Territory?
| Population | 1,200 |
| Population - note |
No current indigenous inhabitants Note: approximately 1,200 former agricultural working residents in the Chagos Archipelago, often referred to as Chagossians or Ilois, were relocated to Mauritius and Seychelles in the 1960s and 1970s; approximately 3,000 UK and US military personnel and civilian contractors were living on the island of Diego Garcia |
| Urban Population | 0.000000 |
British Indian Ocean Territory Government
What type of government does British Indian Ocean Territory have?
| Executive Branch |
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022) previous Queen ELIZABETH II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) head of government: Commissioner Paul CANDLER (since 8 July 2021); Administrator Balraj DHANDA; note - both reside in the UK and are represented by Commander Colvin OSBORN, RN, Officer commanding British Forces on Diego Garcia (since January 2022) cabinet: NA elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; commissioner and administrator appointed by the monarch |
| Constitution | British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 |
British Indian Ocean Territory Video
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What environmental issues does British Indian Ocean Territory have?
| Climate | Tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds |
| Environment - Current Issues | NA |
| Terrain | Flat and low (most areas do not exceed four meters in elevation) |
British Indian Ocean Territory Economy
How big is the British Indian Ocean Territory economy?
| Economic Overview | All economic activity is concentrated on the largest island of Diego Garcia, where a joint UK-US military facility is located. Construction projects and various services needed to support the military installation are performed by military and contract employees from the UK, Mauritius, the Philippines, and the US. Some of the natural resources found in this territory include coconuts, fish, and sugarcane. |
| Currency Name and Code | US Dollar (USD) |
British Indian Ocean Territory News and Current Events
What current events are happening in British Indian Ocean Territory?
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