British Indian Ocean Territory
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British Indian Ocean Territory Travel Brief
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Currency
USD โ United States dollarCapital
Diego Garcia
Phone code
+246
Language
English
UN Recognition
NoIndependence
Dependent
Autonomy
Military Admin
Citizenship
United Kingdom (BOTC)
Entry authority
Independent โ issues own visa
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- Capital: Diego Garcia
- Currency: United States dollar
Matrix as of Jul 17, 2026 (weekly refresh).
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