administered from London; often regarded as being on Diego Garcia
Population
no indigenous inhabitants
Sub-Zones
0
General Information
Basic details about British Indian Ocean Territory
Population:
no indigenous inhabitants
Area:
60 sq km
Currency:
the US dollar is used
Languages:
Not specified ⚠️ Not in dataset
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for British Indian Ocean Territory
Political System
Governance structure of British Indian Ocean Territory
Head of State:
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022)
Head of Government:
Commissioner Nishi DHOLAKIA (since 16 December 2024); Administrator Bob FAIRWEATHER; note - both reside in the UK and are represented by Commander Andrew WILLIAMS, RN, Officer commanding British Forces on Diego Garcia (since January 2025)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
No
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Trade Volume
Major Trading Partners
Singapore 86
Pakistan 8
USA 1
South Africa 1
Czechia 1
Economic Outlook
British Indian Ocean Territory has economic data available.