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==BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY== | |||
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY | |||
(dependent territory of the UK) | (dependent territory of the UK) | ||
GEOGRAPHY | ===GEOGRAPHY === | ||
Total area: 60 km2; land area: 60 km2 | '''Total area:''' 60 km2; land area: 60 km2 | ||
Comparative area: about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC | '''Comparative area:''' about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC | ||
Land boundaries: none | '''Land boundaries:''' none | ||
Coastline: 698 km | '''Coastline:''' 698 km | ||
Maritime claims: | '''Maritime claims:''' | ||
Territorial sea: 3 nm | '''Territorial sea:''' 3 nm | ||
Disputes: the entire Chagos Archipelago is claimed by Mauritius | '''Disputes:''' the entire Chagos Archipelago is claimed by Mauritius | ||
Climate: tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds | '''Climate:''' tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds | ||
Terrain: flat and low (up to 4 meters in elevation) | '''Terrain:''' flat and low (up to 4 meters in elevation) | ||
Natural resources: coconuts, fish | '''Natural resources:''' coconuts, fish | ||
Land use: arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; meadows and pastures | '''Land use:''' arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; meadows and pastures | ||
0%; forest and woodland 0%; other 100% | 0%; forest and woodland 0%; other 100% | ||
Environment: archipelago of 2,300 islands | '''Environment:''' archipelago of 2,300 islands | ||
Note: Diego Garcia, largest and southernmost island, occupies | '''Note:''' Diego Garcia, largest and southernmost island, occupies strategic location in central Indian Ocean | ||
strategic location in central Indian Ocean | |||
PEOPLE | ==PEOPLE == | ||
Population: no permanent civilian population; formerly about 3,000 | '''Population:''' no permanent civilian population; formerly about 3,000 islanders | ||
islanders | |||
Ethnic divisions: civilian inhabitants, known as the Ilois, | '''Ethnic divisions:''' civilian inhabitants, known as the Ilois, evacuated to Mauritius before construction of UK and US defense facilities | ||
evacuated to Mauritius before construction of UK and US defense | |||
facilities | |||
GOVERNMENT | ==GOVERNMENT == | ||
Long-form name: British Indian Ocean Territory (no short-form | '''Long-form name:''' British Indian Ocean Territory (no short-form name); abbreviated BIOT | ||
name); abbreviated BIOT | |||
Type: dependent territory of the UK | '''Type:''' dependent territory of the UK | ||
Capital: none | '''Capital:''' none | ||
Leaders: | '''Leaders:''' Chief of State--Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); | ||
Head of Government--Commissioner and Administrator R. EDIS (since NA 1988); note--resides in the UK | |||
'''Diplomatic representation:''' none (dependent territory of the UK) | |||
'''Flag:''' white with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and six blue wavy horizontal stripes bearing a palm tree and yellow crown centered on the outer half of the flag | |||
of the UK | |||
==ECONOMY == | |||
===Overview:=== | |||
All economic activity is concentrated on the largest island of [[Diego Garcia NSF|Diego Garcia]], where joint UK-US defense facilities are located. Construction projects and various services needed to support the military installations are done by military and contract employees from the UK and the US. There are no industrial or agricultural activities on the islands. | |||
'''Electricity: provided by the US military | |||
==COMMUNICATIONS == | |||
'''Highways:''' short stretch of paved road between port and airfield on [[Diego Garcia NSF|Diego Garcia]] | |||
'''Ports:''' [[Diego Garcia NSF|Diego Garcia]] | |||
'''Airports:''' 1 with permanent-surface runways over 3,659 m on [[Diego Garcia NSF|Diego Garcia]] | |||
'''Telecommunications:''' minimal facilities; stations (operated by the US Navy)--1 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV; 1 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT earth station | |||
==DEFENSE FORCES== | |||
'''Note:'''' defense is the responsibility of the UK | |||
Telecommunications: minimal facilities; stations (operated by the | |||
US Navy)--1 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV; 1 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT earth station | |||
DEFENSE FORCES | |||
Note: defense is the responsibility of the UK | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:24, 3 September 2025
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| Author: | Unknown |
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| Key Words: | Politics |
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
[edit | edit source](dependent territory of the UK)
GEOGRAPHY
[edit | edit source]Total area: 60 km2; land area: 60 km2
Comparative area: about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: none
Coastline: 698 km
Maritime claims:
Territorial sea: 3 nm
Disputes: the entire Chagos Archipelago is claimed by Mauritius
Climate: tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds
Terrain: flat and low (up to 4 meters in elevation)
Natural resources: coconuts, fish
Land use: arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; meadows and pastures 0%; forest and woodland 0%; other 100%
Environment: archipelago of 2,300 islands
Note: Diego Garcia, largest and southernmost island, occupies strategic location in central Indian Ocean
PEOPLE
[edit | edit source]Population: no permanent civilian population; formerly about 3,000 islanders
Ethnic divisions: civilian inhabitants, known as the Ilois, evacuated to Mauritius before construction of UK and US defense facilities
GOVERNMENT
[edit | edit source]Long-form name: British Indian Ocean Territory (no short-form name); abbreviated BIOT
Type: dependent territory of the UK
Capital: none
Leaders: Chief of State--Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
Head of Government--Commissioner and Administrator R. EDIS (since NA 1988); note--resides in the UK
Diplomatic representation: none (dependent territory of the UK)
Flag: white with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and six blue wavy horizontal stripes bearing a palm tree and yellow crown centered on the outer half of the flag
ECONOMY
[edit | edit source]Overview:
[edit | edit source]All economic activity is concentrated on the largest island of Diego Garcia, where joint UK-US defense facilities are located. Construction projects and various services needed to support the military installations are done by military and contract employees from the UK and the US. There are no industrial or agricultural activities on the islands.
Electricity: provided by the US military
COMMUNICATIONS
[edit | edit source]Highways: short stretch of paved road between port and airfield on Diego Garcia
Ports: Diego Garcia
Airports: 1 with permanent-surface runways over 3,659 m on Diego Garcia
Telecommunications: minimal facilities; stations (operated by the US Navy)--1 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV; 1 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT earth station
DEFENSE FORCES
[edit | edit source]Note:' defense is the responsibility of the UK
