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Eastern Africa · Country dossier
British Indian Ocean Territory
CapitalDiego Garcia
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
PowerType G · 230 V
LanguagesEnglish
British Indian Ocean Territory, with its capital in Diego Garcia, is in Eastern Africa. English is spoken, and the currency is the United States dollar (USD). Most international arrivals come through Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia (NKW).
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Population
- —
- Area
- 60 km²
Right now in Diego Garcia
Local time in Diego Garcia — Indian/Chagos
Weather in Diego Garcia
Before you go
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in British Indian Ocean Territory over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +246
- Internet domain
- .io
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Time zones
- Indian/Chagos
Power
Plug type: Type G
Voltage 230 V · Frequency 50 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in British Indian Ocean Territory
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — British Indian Ocean Territory, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.