British Indian Ocean Territory
Territory in Africa
CountryScope
In brief
Area: 60 km². World rank 233 of 249; in Africa, 59 of 59.
State
- Official name
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Local name
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Capital
- Diego Garcia
- Region
- Africa
- UN member
- No
Key figures
- Area
- 60 km²
Practical information
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Time zones
- UTC+6
- Calling code
- +246
- Driving side
- Right
Territory
- Sea access
- Has a coastline
- Coastline, km
- 698
- Neighbours
- None
Elevation
- Highest point
- ocean-side dunes on Diego Garcia, 9 m
- Lowest point
- Indian Ocean, 0 m
Climate
- Average temperature in the capital, °C
- 27
- Warmest month in the capital
- April, 28°C
- Coldest month in the capital
- August, 26°C
Safety
- Natural hazards
- tropical cyclones
Internet and communications
- Internet domain
- .io
Transport
- Airports
- 1 2025