British Indian Ocean Territory

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/british-indian-ocean-territory

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Where is the British Indian Ocean Territory?Indian Ocean, comprising the Chagos Archipelago
2. How many people live in the British Indian Ocean Territory?Approximately 3,000 (2018), primarily UK and US military personnel and contractors
3. How big is the British Indian Ocean Territory?60 square kilometers (23 square miles) of land area
4. What is the capital of the British Indian Ocean Territory?Diego Garcia (administrative center)
5. What language do people speak in the British Indian Ocean Territory?English
6. What money is used in the British Indian Ocean Territory?Pound Sterling (£)

Atoll: A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, including the right to govern and control its own affairs.
De facto Capital: A capital city that functions as such in practice, even if not officially designated.
Colonial Dismemberment: The act of breaking apart a territory or colony into smaller parts, often against the will of its inhabitants.