British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean territory is considered the most remote in the world. The Chagos archipelago consists of more than 60 different islands.

Now on the island of Diego Garcia is an airport and a military base of the United States of America and Great Britain, there is a seaport for submarines.

Language.

English.

Time.

Time difference between Moscow (capital of Russia) and Diego Garcia (capital of British Indian Ocean Territory).

Population.

There is no permanent population on the island, the natives (descendants of Indians and slaves from Africa) were evicted to Mauritius and the Seychelles from 1966 to 1973.

The archipelago now hosts and employs around 4,000 military and civilian personnel from Britain and the United States.

Religion.

Since the inhabitants of the territory are citizens of the United States and Britain, Protestantism and Catholicism are considered the most widespread religions.

Climate.

Maritime tropical climate, very hot and humid. The average air temperature per year varies from +26 C to +28 C.

Precipitation is possible from December to early March, there are often storms and hurricane winds.

Currency.

U.S. dollar.

Visa regime and customs regulations.

You can come to Britain in the Indian Ocean only at the special invitation of the British government or in case of birth in the Chagos archipelago.

Resorts.

It is very difficult to get to the archipelago, but few tourists live on the atolls and are engaged in diving, fishing and relaxing on the beaches. It is known that the territory of movement on the islands is very limited, and for violation of the rules of stay, a tourist faces a fine or a prison term.

Kitchen.

At military bases deliver food that is familiar to residents of the United States and Britain.

Tourists can try sea fish prepared in different ways, as well as some dishes of oriental cuisine: beans, rice, flatbread, meat in spices and with sauces.

Traditions.

After the eviction from the islands in the middle of the twentieth century, the indigenous people unsuccessfully try to return to their homeland.