The islands of the Indian Ocean are a varied collection, including many of the smallest territories and one of the largest island nations (Madagascar). Many hug the coastlines of continents; others must be sought out hundreds of miles from any other land. Perhaps the one thing they have in common was being affected by the tsunami of Boxing Day 2004, ranging from remarkable waves to inundation.

Note: The subantarctic islands south of 45° latitude are categorized here instead as islands of the Southern Ocean.

Countries

Territories

Other Islands

Eastern Indian Ocean - East of India

Western Indian Ocean - West of India

Southern Indian Ocean - South of Madagascar

Uninhabited or Restricted Islands

  • Dirk Hartog Island (Australia) - Uninhabited
  • Houtman Abrolhos (Australia) - Uninhabited
  • Cargados Carajos (Mauritius) - Uninhabited or Private
  • Saint-Paul Island (France)

Destinations in Islands of the Indian Ocean:

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