Chagos Islands Map - Brilliant Maps
WEB1 day ago · The Chagos Islands, officially known as the Chagos Archipelago, are a group of over 60 tropical islands located in the central Indian Ocean. The islands have a fascinating, yet contentious, history and unique geography.
Chagos Archipelago - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chagos Archipelago (/ ˈ tʃ ɑː ɡ ə s,-ɡ oʊ s /) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, [2] and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of …
Chagos Archipelago - Location on Map - Indian Ocean Map
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Chagos Archipelago, Camp Thunder Cove, British Indian Ocean Territory. The Chagos Archipelago, sometimes known as the Chagos Islands, is a group of seven atolls in the Indian Ocean, roughly 500 kilometers south of the Maldives archipelago.
Chagos Archipelago | Island Group, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Chagos Archipelago, island group in the central Indian Ocean, located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) south of the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. It is coterminous with the British Indian Ocean Territory .
Chagos Archipelago - Maps of World
WEBAug 5, 2022 · Chagos Archipelago is a spectacular archipelago in Mauritius, comprising of nearly 60 small islands. Chagos Archipelago is situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Chagos Information Portal
WEBVisit the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas, using an interactive map, scientific resources, videos, photos and datasets. Discover the plants and animals living in one of the World’s most remote ecosystems.
Why is the UK handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius?
WEB11 hours ago · After a dispute running for more than 50 years, the United Kingdom will finally hand back the Chagos Islands, an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, to the southeast African island country...
About Chagos Archipelago
WEBThe Chagos Archipelago, a group of atolls comprising 58 islands, is located at 06° 26’ south and 72° 00’ east, approximately 2 200 kilometres north-east of the main Island of Mauritius with an area of 60 km2.
The Chagos Archipelago | Chagos Conservation Trust
WEBIn a world threatened by over-fishing, pollution and irresponsible development, the protection of the Chagos Archipelago is more important than ever. The archipelago is located in the Indian Ocean, and forms the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Diego Garcia | History & Map | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB23 hours ago · Diego Garcia, coral atoll, largest and southernmost member of the Chagos Archipelago, in the central Indian Ocean. Administratively, it was a dependency of Mauritius for most of its history, but since 1965 it has been part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Learn more about Diego Garcia here.