British Indian Ocean Territory, Asia
This post was last updated by José of onez on Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Image of Diego Garcia, capital city of British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory Flag
British Indian Ocean Territory is a Ocean on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Eastern Africa sub‑region of the Africa continent.
Easy learning about British Indian Ocean Territory | |
British Indian Ocean Territory is located in | Sub-Saharan Africa Eastern Africa Africa Continent |
The country’s total area is | 60 Km2 ( 37 sq mi) |
British Indian Ocean Territory ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
Latitude & Longitude | 6° 00' S, 71 30 E; note - Diego Garcia 7° 20' S 72° 25' E Open in Google Maps |
British Indian Ocean Territory Capital city | Diego Garcia |
British Indian Ocean Territory Climate | tropical marine; hot, humid, moderated by trade winds |
Currency name & code | Dollar (USD) |
Internet ccTLD | .io |
British Indian Ocean Territory calling code | +246 |
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