British Indian Ocean Territory
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Official Name
British Overseas Territory
Sovereignty Comment
Essentially just a joint United Kingdom/United States military base; local governmental matters under the authority of the commander of the United Kingdom forces; otherwise, the territory is administered out of the British Foreign and Colonial Office
Population Full
4,000 (2004 census)
General Remarks
Indigenous population removed. Military personnel only
Principal Languages
English
Language Counts
Only 1 language is listed for British Indian Ocean Territory. It is living and institutional.