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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.


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.
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>
 
Prior to 1965, British Indian Ocean Territory was part of Mauritius. See [[Mauritius Archives and Libraries]].


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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.

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.[1]

Prior to 1965, British Indian Ocean Territory was part of Mauritius. See Mauritius Archives and Libraries.