United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — British Indian Ocean Territory (2004)
“ All economic activity is concentrated on the largest island of Diego Garcia, where joint UK-US defense facilities are located. Construction projects and various services needed to support the military installations are done by military and contract employees from the UK, Mauritius, the Philippines, and the US. There are no industrial or agricultural activities on the islands. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — British Indian Ocean Territory (2004)
“ Administrator Charles A. HAMILTON (since 2002) ; note - both reside in the UKelections: none; the monarch is hereditary; commissioner and administrator appointed by the monarchcabinet: NA Diplomatic representation in the US: none (overseas territory of the UK) Diplomatic representation from the US: none (overseas territory of the UK) Flag description: white with six blue wavy horizontal stripes; the flag of the UK is in the upper hoist-side quadrant ”
