Concept

Mauritius

Properties

Alt label
  • Republic of Mauritius
SES ID
  • 11573
  • 53121
Notation
  • 11573
In scheme
Broader
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Definition
  • Before 1965 the Chagos Islands were part of Mauritius. In 1965 prior to Mauritius gaining independence the islands were separated and renamed British Indian Ocean Territory. For material on the Chagos Islands before 1965 see Mauritius, and after 1965 see British Indian Ocean Territory. For those people displaced from Chagos Islands see Ilois.