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The Chagos Archipelago (/ ˈ tʃ ɑː ɡ ə s,-ɡ oʊ s /) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, 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.
May 3, 2024 · Chagos Archipelago. 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 Territory.
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Sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is disputed between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. Mauritius has repeatedly stated that the Chagos Archipelago is part of its territory and that the United Kingdom claim is a violation of United Nations resolutions banning the dismemberment of colonial territories before independence.
Jan 28, 2021 · The UK, which was the former colonial power in Mauritius, has repeatedly promised to hand control of the Chagos archipelago back to Mauritius once the islands are no longer needed for defence...
Learn about the Chagos Archipelago, a British Indian Ocean Territory with rich biodiversity and a large marine protected area. Discover its islands, reefs, wildlife and threats, and how the Chagos Trust works to conserve and restore this precious environment.
Learn about the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world's largest and most remote coral reef ecosystems, and its diverse wildlife. Use an interactive map, scientific resources, videos, photos and datasets to discover the islands, reefs, birds, sharks, rays and corals.
Feb 12, 2022 · Chagos islanders in emotional, historic trip home. 12 February 2022. BBC. It has been a long wait for the group returning triumphantly to the archipelago. A boat sent by the government of ...
