Subscribe to keep comparing jurisdictions
You've browsed 115 jurisdictions this month. Subscribe to explore without limits.
British Indian Ocean Territory
Military Outpost in the Indian Ocean
Overview
A remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, home to the controversial Diego Garcia military base and some of the world's most pristine coral atolls.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
60 km²
Capital
Diego Garcia
Languages
English
Currencies
United States dollar ($)
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
Subscribe to keep comparing more jurisdictions this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.