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
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.