Mauritius: Chagos Archipelago
Contents: Chagos
Archipelago
The Chagos archipelago currently belongs to the United Kingdom as British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). In October 2024, the British government announced that sovereignty will be transferred back to Mauritius. The atoll of Diego Garcia is used as a joint UK-U.S. military base. After the transfer, the base will remain under a 99-year lease.
3,000 Population [2018] – estimate
53.04km² Area
56.57/km² Density [2018]
Contents: Islands
The islands of the Chagos Archipelago with dry land reaching at least the high-water mark.
| Name | Status | Population Estimate 2018-07-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger Island | Island | 0 | → |
| Diego Garcia | Atoll | 3,000 | → |
| Eagle Islands | Islands | 0 | → |
| Egmont Islands | Islands | 0 | → |
| Nelsons Island | Island | 0 | → |
| Peros Banhos | Atoll | 0 | → |
| Salomon Islands | Atoll | 0 | → |
| Three Brothers | Islands | 0 | → |
| Chagos | Archipelago | 3,000 |
Source: CIA World Factbook.
Explanation: Area figures are computed using geospatial data. The population of Diego Gracia refers to UK and U.S. military personnel and civilian contractors.
