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Where Is The British Indian Ocean Territory? Location Map
British Indian Ocean Territory Borders
- Maldives (sea): 606 km (377 miles)
- Coastline: 698 km (434 miles)
British Indian Ocean Territory Facts
Full Official Name: British Indian Ocean Territory
Demonym: N/A
Flag:
Area
Total Area: 60 km²
Total Land Area: 60 km²
Total Water Area: 54340 km²
Demographics
Population: no indigenous inhabitants
Population Growth Rate: N/A
Largest City: N/A (Population: N/A)
Ethnic Groups: N/A
Languages: N/A
Religions: N/A
Economy
Currency: United States Dollar, Pound sterling
Real GDP at Purchasing Power Parity ($ PPP): N/A
GDP per capita (PPP): N/A
Exports Value Per Year: N/A
Biggest Export Partners: Malta 42%, Brazil 11%, Switzerland 9%, France 8%, Egypt 6% (2022)
Imports Value Per Year: N/A
Biggest Import Partners: US 34%, Switzerland 13%, China 11%, Italy 11%, France 7% (2022)
Government
Type: N/A
Capital City: administered from London; often regarded as being on Diego Garcia (Population: N/A)
Other Facts
Time Zone: UTC+06:00
Country Code: IO
Internet TLD: .io
Climate: tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds