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10 Unbelievable Facts About The Chagos Islands, Ranked

From secret CIA black sites and nuclear missile trades to giant coconut crabs and the world's largest coral atoll, discover the most unbelievable facts about the Chagos Islands.

23 Sept 2026

4 Min Read11 Slides
  1. Aerial astronaut photograph showing the pristine coral atoll ring and turquoise lagoon of Diego Garcia.
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From secret CIA black sites and nuclear missile trades to giant coconut crabs and the world's largest coral atoll, discover the most unbelievable facts about the Chagos Islands.

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