Chagos Archipelago: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Map showing the location of the Chagos Archipelago in the central Indian Ocean, positioned roughly midway between Africa, Asia, and Australia. The islands are labeled in orange, with surrounding continents and oceans clearly marked for reference. An inset globe in the upper right highlights the region's position on the world map.

Diego Garcia, Chagos Archipelago

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