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British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a [[England Genealogy|British colony]] in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly part of [[Mauritius Genealogy|Mauritius]]. In 1965, BIOT was split off for military purposes | British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a [[England Genealogy|British colony]] in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly part of [[Mauritius Genealogy|Mauritius]]. In 1965, BIOT was split off for military purposes. Mauritius still claims these islands and her claim is recognized by the United Nations.<ref>''World Factbook,'' https://[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/io.html www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/io.html]</ref> | ||
In 2018, the only inhabitants | In 2018, the only inhabitants were about 3,000 US and British military personnel and associated contractors. Previously the BIOT was inhabited by about 2,000 people (Chagossians), who were removed to [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mauritius_Civil_Registration Mauritius] and [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Seychelles_Civil_Registration Seychelles].<ref>Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Indian_Ocean_Territory British Indian Ocean Territory].</ref> | ||
==Coverage and Compliance== | ==Coverage and Compliance== | ||
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Historical Background[edit | edit source]
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British colony in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly part of Mauritius. In 1965, BIOT was split off for military purposes. Mauritius still claims these islands and her claim is recognized by the United Nations.[1]
In 2018, the only inhabitants were about 3,000 US and British military personnel and associated contractors. Previously the BIOT was inhabited by about 2,000 people (Chagossians), who were removed to Mauritius and Seychelles.[2]
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/io.html
- ↑ Wikipedia, British Indian Ocean Territory.