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The British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK, with its own laws and Administration. The Territory is administered from London, by a Commissioner appointed by The Queen, who is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner and Administrator. | The British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK, with its own laws and Administration. The Territory is administered from London, by a Commissioner appointed by The Queen, who is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner and Administrator. | ||
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In 1966 the UK agreed with the USA to make BIOT available for the defense purposes of the two countries. The approximately 3000 military personnel are the only residents.<ref>"British Indian Ocean Territory", at Gov.UK, https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-indian-ocean-territory#:~:text=The%20Territory%20is%20administered%20from,and%20good%20governance%20of%20BIOT%20., accessed 13 January 2023.</ref> | In 1966 the UK agreed with the USA to make BIOT available for the defense purposes of the two countries. The approximately 3000 military personnel are the only residents.<ref>"British Indian Ocean Territory", at Gov.UK, https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-indian-ocean-territory#:~:text=The%20Territory%20is%20administered%20from,and%20good%20governance%20of%20BIOT%20., accessed 13 January 2023.</ref> | ||
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Prior to 1965, British Indian Ocean Territory was part of Mauritius. See [[Mauritius Archives and Libraries]]. | Prior to 1965, British Indian Ocean Territory was part of Mauritius. See [[Mauritius Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
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BIOT Administration<br> | |||
Overseas Territories Directorate<br> | |||
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office<br> | |||
King Charles Street<br> | |||
SW1A 2AH British Indian Ocean Territory<br | |||
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E-mail: BIOTAdmin@fco.gov.uk<br> | |||
Fax: 020 7008 1589<br> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: British Indian Ocean Territory]] | [[Category: British Indian Ocean Territory]] |
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