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British Indian Ocean Territory
Eastern AfricaCapital Diego GarciaTerritory
British Indian Ocean Territory is a British Overseas Territory connected to the United Kingdom, in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its main town is Diego Garcia.
A way to remember it
A scatter of tiny islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, far south of India and the Maldives.
Good to know
Its largest island is Diego Garcia, which hosts a joint UK and US military base.
Quick facts
- CapitalDiego Garcia
- RegionAfrica, Eastern Africa