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Chagos Islands

April 12, 2026

Recently, Britain’s government said that it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

About Chagos Islands:

  • Location: It is an island group located in the central Indian Ocean.
  • It is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom that was established in 1965.
    • The principal islands in the archipelago include the Diego Garcia atoll, Danger Island, Egmont Islands, Eagle Islands, Nelsons Island, Peros Banhos atoll, Three Brothers Islands, and the Solomon Islands. 
    • Diego Garcia is the largest and the most southerly island of the Chagos Archipelago.
  • Terrain: The islands feature flat and low terrain.
    • There are no rivers and lakes on the islands. 
  • Climate: It experiences a tropical marine climate with high temperatures and elevated humidity levels. 
  • The island’s climate is heavily moderated by the trade winds which blow over the islands.

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