Indian Ocean IslandsIt is a diverse gathering place, including many of the smallest territories and one of the largest island countries (Madagascar). Many coastlines surround the continents; others must be seen hundreds of miles away from any other land.
These islands are easily submerged by the waves after the tsunami. They were hit by the Krakatau tsunami in 1880. In addition, there was a tsunami that occurred on Boxing Day in 2004.
Note: Sub-Antarctic islands are 45 degrees south latitude; latitude is classified asSouthern Ocean Islands, Not the Indian Ocean islands.
nation
Territory
- Agalega Islands (Mauritius)
- Andaman-Nicobar Islands (India)
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia)
- British Indian Ocean Territory (UK)
- Christmas Island (Australia)
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
- French Southern and Antarctic Territories (France)
- Lakshavier (India)
- Mayotte (France)
- Reunion (France)
- Rodriguez (Mauritius)
- Socotra (Yemen)