Chagos Archipelago
Archipelago in the Indian Ocean
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The Chagos Archipelago or Chagos Islands is a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago. This chain of islands is the southernmost archipelago of the Chagos–Laccadive Ridge, a long submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. In its north are the Salomon Islands, Nelsons Island and Peros Banhos; towards its south-west are the Three Brothers, Eagle Islands, Egmont Islands and Danger Island; southeast of these is Diego Garcia, by far the largest island. All are low-lying atolls, save for a few extremely small instances, set around lagoons.
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New Mauritius PM orders review of Chagos Islands deal with UK The newly elected prime minister of Mauritius has ordered an independent review of his predecessor's provisional deal with the UK over the future of the Chagos Islands.Sky News - Published | |
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Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles awayThe Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland.BBC Sport - Published | |
