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Asia and Oceania

British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territory)
Last Updated: 8 August 2007

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Economy

There are no economic, industrial or agricultural activities on the islands. Construction projects and other services in support of the US defence facility in Diego Garcia are carried out by UK and US military personnel and civilian contract employees, mostly recruited from Mauritius and the Philippines.

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