The Chagos Archipelago (/ ˈ tʃ ɑː ɡ ə s,-ɡ oʊ s /) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, [2] and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 …

Sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is disputed between Mauritius, Maldives and the United Kingdom. Mauritius has repeatedly stated that the Chagos Archipelago is part of its territory …

Jan 26, 2025 · Chagos Archipelago, island group in the central Indian Ocean, located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) south of the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. It is coterminous with the …

The Chagos Archipelago, a group of atolls comprising 58 islands, is located at 06° 26’ south and 72° 00’ east, approximately 2 200 kilometres north-east of the main Island of Mauritius with an …

The Chagos Archipelago (/ ˈ tʃ ɑː ɡ oʊ s / or / ˈ tʃ ɑː ɡ ə s /) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, [1] and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls in the Indian Ocean.

Dec 1, 2024 · The Chagos Archipelago is home to an astonishing diversity of life. It contains the world's largest coral atoll, The Great Chagos Bank, which supports half the total area of good …

In a world threatened by over-fishing, pollution and irresponsible development, the protection of the Chagos Archipelago is more important than ever. The archipelago is located in the Indian …

The history of the Chagos Archipelago has been short and chequered. The islands have been settled for less than 250 years and human activities have been conditioned, both commercially …

The Chagos Archipelago is a group of seven atolls comprising 58 individual tropical islands in the Indian Ocean, situated some 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago. The …

Visit the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas, using an interactive map, scientific resources, videos, photos and datasets. Discover the plants and …