Chagos Archipelago
/ˈtʃɑːɡoʊs ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
EN
A group of tropical coral islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, known for the largest marine protected area in the world
The Chagos Archipelago is home to some of the most undisturbed coral reef ecosystems on Earth.
Etymology
The name derives from the Portuguese 'Chagos', originally referring to a type of sailing ship, with the archipelago first documented by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century.
Translations
简体中文
查戈斯群岛
繁體中文
查戈斯群島
日本語
チャゴス諸島
한국어
차고스 군도
Deutsch
Chagos-Archipel
Español
Archipiélago de Chagos
Português
Arquipélago de Chagos
Related Words
atollcoral reefBritish Indian Ocean Territory
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