British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory is a territory in Eastern Africa, covering about 60 km² (23 sq mi). Its capital is Diego Garcia. It has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Diego Garcia
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Area
- 60 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- United States dollar
- Calling code
- +246
- Internet domain
- .io
Does the British Indian Ocean Territory count as a country?
Not toward the 195. The British Indian Ocean Territory is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".
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