Chagos Archipelago - Wikipedia
The Chagos Archipelago (/ ˈtʃɑːɡəs, - ɡoʊs /) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, [2] and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 islands in the …
Chagos Archipelago | Island Group, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 26, 2025 · Chagos Archipelago, island group in the central Indian Ocean, located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) south of the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. It is coterminous with the …
Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal
1 day ago · Mauritius welcomes the prospect of U.S. President Donald Trump examining a deal reached by Britain and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which house a …
History of the Chagos Islands: A tale of colonialism
Nov 27, 2023 · The history of the Chagos Islands encompasses colonisation, geopolitical conflict and human tragedy. The struggle between colonial powers – Britain and Mauritius – continues …
The long-forgotten history of the Chagos Islands - The Spectator
Oct 7, 2024 · Mauritius will be the happy recipient of the Chagos Archipelago, which consist of some 60 islands, mainly low-lying atolls and their lagoons. The Chagos Islands were ruled …
Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony - ClearIAS
Oct 11, 2024 · Located in the Indian Ocean, the archipelago is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), but it has been the subject of disputes between the UK, Mauritius, and the …
Where are the Chagos Islands, why has Britain handed to …
Oct 4, 2024 · Chagos archipelago is a strategic point in the Indian Ocean between Africa and India, which is why it is a useful spot for nations seeking regional influence. Around 3,000 …
The Chagos Conservation Trust is a charity (Registered in the UK No. 1031561), whose aims are to promote conservation, scientific and historical research, and to advance education …
Chagos Information Portal
Visit the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas, using an interactive map, scientific resources, videos, photos and datasets. Discover the plants and …
Location and History - Mauritius
The Chagos Archipelago, a group of atolls comprising 58 islands, is located at 06o 26’ south and 72o 00’ east, approximately 2,200 kilometres north-east of the main Island of Mauritius.