Preferred term
- Created
- 1981-01-09T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1095
British Indian Ocean Territory
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptScope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- The term is no longer in use. Please see Chagos Archipelago. (FAO NOCS, 2025)
History note
- Formed in 1965, from Chagos Archipelago, Aldabra, Desroches and Farquhar Islands. The latter three islands were ceded to Seychelles when it attained independence in 1976. The Chagos Archipelago was administered by Mauritius until 1976, and from 2024 onwards. (UNBIS, 2024)
Editorial note
- Short name for lists and tables: British Indian Ocean Territory. Full name: the British Indian Ocean Territory (FAO NOCS, 2025)
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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Territoire Britannique Océan Indien
- Created
- 1981-01-21T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1095
Portuguese
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Território Britânico do Oceano Índico
- Created
- 1998-08-04T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1095
Spanish
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Territ Británicos del Océano Indico
- Created
- 1981-01-23T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 1095
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1095