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Diego Garcia

Diego Garcia is an atoll located in the Indian Ocean. It is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, and is the largest of 60 small islands which make up the Chagos Archipelago. Diego Garcia is the only inhabited island in the archipelago, and is home to a joint UK-US military base. The island was uninhabited until the late 18th century, when it was settled by the French. In the late 1960s, the British government began negotiations with the US to establish a military base on the island. This led to the displacement of the entire population of Diego Garcia, who were relocated to the Seychelles and Mauritius. The base on Diego Garcia is one of the largest military installations in the world, and is an important strategic location for the US and UK. It has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a launchpad for military operations in the Middle East and as a detention centre for terrorist suspects. The island is also home to a large population of wildlife, including giant tortoises, booby birds and iguanas. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, and the reefs are a popular destination for scuba divers. Diego Garcia is a remote and fascinating place, with a long and complex history. It is a key military outpost for the US and UK, and is also home to a diverse range of wildlife.

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Economy

GDP
22.24 million US dollars
Currency

Date format

Calendar
First workday
Monday
Weekend
Saturday - Sunday

Measurement units

Measurement system
Metric
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Speed unit
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Temperature unit
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Population
500
Literacy percentage
99%