英属印度洋领地
6°00′S 71°30′E / 6.000°S 71.500°E 英属印度洋领地（英语：British Indian Ocean Territory,缩写为BIOT）是英国在印度洋的海外领土,包含查戈斯群岛的2300个大大小小的热带岛屿,总土地面积约60平方公里。 整个属地位于马尔代夫南方,介乎非洲东岸与印尼的中间,约在南纬6度及东
Panoche Valley Solar Farm
H. T. Harvey & Associates worked on the development of the biological impact and mitigation section of the EIR for the 420-MW Panoche Valley Solar Farm, which is located in an area designated as an Important Bird Area of global significance. An innovative approach was required to address the impacts in an area identified in a USFWS recovery plan.
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an overseas dependent territory of the United Kingdom that was established in 1965. The BIOT is comprised of six main island groups called the Chagos Archipelago.
British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over
British Indian Ocean Territory
Formerly administered as part of the British Crown Colony of Mauritius, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established as an overseas territory of the UK in 1965. A number of the islands of the territory were later transferred to the Seychelles when it
British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom that was established on November 8, 1965, and is strategically positioned in the heart of the Indian Ocean, approximately midway between East Africa and Indonesia. The territory is situated about 1,770 km east of the island nation of Seychelles and about 2,180 km
British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom that was established on November 8, 1965, and is strategically positioned in the heart of the Indian Ocean, approximately midway between
British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres (23 square
Panoche Valley Solar Farm
H. T. Harvey & Associates worked on the development of the biological impact and mitigation section of the EIR for the 420-MW Panoche Valley Solar Farm, which is located in an area designated as an Important Bird Area of global
6 FAQs about [Valley solar British Indian Ocean Territory]
Where is the British Indian Ocean territory located?
The British Indian Ocean Territory is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom that was established on November 8, 1965, and is strategically positioned in the heart of the Indian Ocean, approximately midway between East Africa (Tanzania) and Indonesia.
What is the British Indian Ocean territory (Biot)?
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is administered from London. We work to support security and good governance, and preserve marine environment and historical heritage. The British Indian Ocean Territory has been under continuous British sovereignty since 1814.
What is the elevation of the British Indian Ocean territory?
The islands of the British Indian Ocean Territory feature flat and low terrain and most areas of the islands do not exceed more than 2 m in elevation. There are no rivers and lakes on the islands. The ocean-side dunes on the Diego Garcia atoll are the highest point in the British Indian Ocean Territory, which rises to an elevation of only 9 m.
How many islands are in the British Indian Ocean territory?
Map of the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1976. The territory is an archipelago of 58 islands covering 56 square kilometres (22 sq mi). The largest island is Diego Garcia, which at 32.5 square kilometres (12.5 sq mi) accounts for about half of the territory's total land area.
Are there any permanent settlements in the Indian Ocean territory?
There are no permanent settlements on the islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory is currently inhabited by about 4,000 US and UK military staff and contract personnel. It is administered from London by a Commissioner, who is appointed by the ruling British Monarch.
How is the British Indian Ocean territory governed?
The constitutional arrangements for BIOT are set out in the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments. The Territory is administered from London, by a Commissioner appointed by The Queen, who is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner and Administrator.