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 islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago.

Le isole Chagos (o anche Ciagos o Chago) sono un arcipelago situato nell'Oceano Indiano a sud delle isole Maldive e a nord-est rispetto alle isole Mauritius.

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 British Indian Ocean.

Mauritius has repeatedly stated that the Chagos Archipelago is part of its territory and that the United Kingdom claim is a violation of United Nations resolutions banning the dismemberment of colonial territories before independence.

Dec 1, 2024 · The Chagos Islands, a group of seven atolls with over 60 islands, offer a fascinating glimpse into a unique and complex world. Located about 500 kilometers south of the Maldives, these islands boast rich biodiversity, historical intrigue, and ongoing geopolitical disputes.

Oct 13, 2024 · Ceding the islands to Mauritius could allow China to gain foothold in the Indo-Pacific, experts have warned. The Government announced that the UK will hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to...

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.

Oct 4, 2024 · The Chagos Islands, officially known as the Chagos Archipelago, are a group of over 60 tropical islands located in the central Indian Ocean. The islands have a fascinating, yet contentious, history and unique geography.

Nov 27, 2023 · The history of the Chagos Islands encompasses colonisation, geopolitical conflict and human tragedy. The struggle between colonial powers – Britain and Mauritius – continues to overshadow people’s right to return to their ancestral lands.

Sep 4, 2023 · Chagos Archipelago, Camp Thunder Cove, British Indian Ocean Territory. The Chagos Archipelago, sometimes known as the Chagos Islands, is a group of seven atolls in the Indian Ocean, roughly 500 kilometers south of the Maldives archipelago.