Fun fact 2 about Diego Garcia
island
The Îlois, now called Chagossians, evolved a distinct Creole culture from plantation workers on Diego Garcia.
Diego Garcia
United Kingdom
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island
Diego Garcia
United Kingdom
Area
30 km²
Location
United Kingdom
Diego Garcia is the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago. It has been used as a joint UK–U.S. military base since the 1970s, following the expulsion of the Chagossians by the UK government.
From the “Inhabitants” section
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