The 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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 …

Chagos archipelago is a strategic point in the Indian Ocean between Africa and India, which is why it is a useful spot for nations seeking regional influence.

Dec 1, 2024 · The Chagos Archipelago is home to an astonishing diversity of life. It contains the world's largest coral atoll, The Great Chagos Bank, which supports half the total area of good …

Nov 27, 2023 · The Chagos Archipelago is a cluster of more than 60 small islands in the Indian Ocean, about 310 miles south of Maldives and 1,200 miles east of Mauritius. With a history of …

The Chagos Archipelago, a group of atolls comprising 58 islands, is located at 06o 26’ south and 72o 00’ east, approximately 2,200 kilometres north-east of the main Island of Mauritius. It has …

Visit 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 …

The history of the Chagos Archipelago has been short and chequered. The islands have been settled for less than 250 years and human activities have been conditioned, both commercially …

The 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 …

2,200km north east of Mauritius, the Chagos Archipelago - also known as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) - consists of at least 55 small islands in the Indian Ocean surrounded by …