British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
Region
Africa • Eastern Africa
Capital
Diego Garcia
About British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Diego Garcia. With a population of 3,000, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 60 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 50.00 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of British Indian Ocean Territory is English, .
The currency used in British Indian Ocean Territory is the United States dollar ($), .
In British Indian Ocean Territory, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+06:00 time zone.
Quick Facts
- Capital: Diego Garcia
- Continent: Asia
- Native Name: British Indian Ocean Territory
- Demonym: Indian
- Top Level Domain: .io
- Calling Code: +246
- Independence: Dependent territory
- Start of Week: Monday
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