The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, and English is the official language. However, there is no known indigenous or permanent population in BIOT, and the territory is mainly used for military purposes. The Chagos Islanders, who were forcibly removed from the islands in the 1960s and 1970s, spoke a variety of creole languages based on French, English, and various Indian languages. However, their communities were disbanded, and they were not allowed to return to the islands.
Religion:
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, and there is no known religious presence on the islands. The territory is mainly used for military purposes, and there is no opportunity for religious activities or observances.
