Diego Garcia
Overseas Base · British indian ocean territory
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
U.S., U.K. exiled Chagossian people to create base on U.K. territory; played key role in recent U.S. wars.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Diego Garcia in British indian ocean territory is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
-7.1848°N, 72.2440°E · View on Google Maps →