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Formerly administered as part of the British Crown Colony of Mauritius, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established as an overseas territory of the UK in 1965. A number of the islands in the territory were later transferred to the Seychelles when it gained independence in 1976. Subsequently, BIOT has consisted of the six main island groups that make up the Chagos Archipelago.
Profile
Capitaladministered from London; often regarded as being on Diego Garcia
Area60 km²
At a Glance
Population
no permanent inhabitants
GDP (PPP)
$746B
