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 islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago.

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 British Indian Ocean.

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 quality reefs in the Indian Ocean.

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 at least 2,000 years and a rich biodiversity, the Chagos Islands have been at the centre of a long-standing dispute between colonial powers and the local population.

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 an area of 60 km2.

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 animals living in one of the World’s most remote ecosystems.

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 and militarily, from outside.

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 area of 60 km2.

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 vibrant coral reefs, incredible marine life and the clearest water in the world!