British Indian Ocean Territory Genealogy
Guide to British Indian Ocean Territory ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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Country Information[edit | edit source]
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British colony in the Indian Ocean half way between Africa and Indonesia. Formerly part of Mauritius and split off for military puposes (the base at Diego Garcia) in 1965. Mauritius still claims these islands and her claim is recognized by the United Nations. The official language is English.[1]
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with British Indian Ocean Territory ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with British Indian Ocean Territory research.
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British Indian Ocean Territory Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in British Indian Ocean Territory research. |
British Indian Ocean Territory Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in British Indian Ocean Territory.
FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/io.html
