British Indian Ocean Territory flag information
Flag description: white with six blue wavy horizontal stripes; the flag of the UK is in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the striped section bears a palm tree and yellow crown centered on the outer half of the flag. .
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Additional information about British Indian Ocean Territory
Official country name: British Indian Ocean Territory
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Local names (long and short forms): /
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Abbreviation: BIOT
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Population: ranked , (data )
Geography: archipelago of 55 islands; Diego Garcia, largest and southernmost island, occupies strategic location in central Indian Ocean; island is site of joint US-UK military facility. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m and the highest point is unnamed location on Diego Garcia 15 m. .
Coastline: Coastline 698 km - . .
Land borders: British Indian Ocean Territory has a total of 0 km landborders, bordering to . . .
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