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British Indian Ocean Territory - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
British Indian Ocean Territory
Area in Km2
63
Population
3,000 population
Capital
Diego Garcia
Religion
Christian
Government
British Overseas Territory
Language
Official language
English
Languages spoken
None
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+6
Currency
Currency
Dollar, Pound
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
No criminality risk
Border Issues
None
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
None
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
By You
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+246
Internet availability
High
Electricity
V
110
Hz
60