Etymology

Diego Garcia

Today it means: An island in the Chagos Archipelago, British Indian Ocean Territory, which will be transferred to Mauritius sovereignty, as announced in October 2024. Full definition →

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Named after Spanish explorer Diego García de Moguer by himself.

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