British Indian Ocean Territory (British Indian Ocean Territory)

Is a dependent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of -6 and longitude of 72.

British Indian Ocean Territory also goes by the names, Arkhipelag Chagos, Breska yfirradasvaedid i Indlandshafi, Breska yfirráðasvæðið í Indlandshafi, Brit Indiai Oceani Fennhatosag, Brit Indiai Óceáni Fennhatóság, Brita Hindoceana Teritorio, Britans'

The prodominant languages spoken are en-IO (English) and its currency is the Dollar (USD), currently exchanging at 1 US Dollar = 0.63164 British Pound Sterling .

British Indian Ocean Territory currently has a population of 4000 (estimate).

Regions within British Indian Ocean Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory (general)

Largest Cities within British Indian Ocean Territory

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: British Indian Ocean Territory

Published: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Travel Summary

Access to the British Indian Ocean Territory is restricted and a permit is required. There are no commercial flights to the British Indian Ocean Territory and permits are only issued to yachts in safe passage. The British Indian Ocean Territory is not a tourist destination.

British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory. There is no British diplomatic or consular representation in the British Indian Ocean Territory and it is administered from London.

You will require a permit in advance if you intend to visit any of the outer islands of the Territory. Rules governing permits changed on 01 January 2011, for further information please check the BIOT Country Profile.

Access to Diego Garcia is only permitted to those with connections to the military facility. The BIOT Administration in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London is responsible for issuing permits.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

There are no medical facilities in the territory. Search and rescue facilities are limited. You should take out comprehensive travel insurance (to include medical evacuation to the value of $100,000 and yacht insurance (to include wreck clean up and disposal) before travelling. See General Insurance.