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Essential British Indian Ocean Territory information
Capital : Diego Garcia
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory located in the Indian Ocean, comprising the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands. The largest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint military facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. The territory has no permanent civilian population and is administered from London.
Weather in Diego Garcia
Updated : 2026-04-21 05:45 ⟳
13.8°C
Clair
Feels like : 13.3°C
Humidity : 72%
Practical travel information
Population : 3,000
Languages :
- English
Currency : £ (British pound)
Continent : Asia
Area : 60 km²
Coordinates : Lat: -7.30, Lng: 72.40
Government : British Overseas Territory
National day : Not applicable
Essential preparations
Timezone : UTC+6
Calling code : +246
Internet domain : .io
Tap water : Data not available
Driving : Left
Tipping : Data not available
Emergency numbers :
- Police : Non disponible - accès restreint
- Ambulance : Non disponible - accès restreint
- Fire brigade : Non disponible - accès restreint
Electricity : 230V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type G
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