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ost will associate the Indian Ocean with the idyllic isles of the


Maldives, the Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, but this vast expanse of water touches many shores. Bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east, a total of 38 sovereign states and dependent territories border or reside in the Indian Ocean. We round up our less-frequented favourites in this fascinating region.


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Madagascar


Almost 90% of the mammals and plants in Madagascar are endemic, making this island and its sister isles a must-visit for nature lovers. Head to the Berenty Reserve and Isalo National Park to see ring-tailed lemurs, and into the northeastern rainforests to glimpse a silky sifaka, a rare type of lemur famous for its soft white fur and ability to leap from tree to tree using just its hind legs. č niÜ miÀ>Ìià yi}hÌ LiÌÜiin ÕL>i >n` >`>}>ÃV>À½Ã V>«iÌ>l čnÌ>n>n>ÀiÛo m>kià Ìhi `iÃÌin>Ìion Ãi}niwV>nÌlÞ moÀi >VViÃÃiLli°


British Indian Ocean Territory


A collection of 58 tropical islands dotted halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia, British Indian Ocean Territory is one of the UK’s most remote overseas regions. The archipelago is recognised as globally important due to the large numbers of congregating and nesting seabirds – more than 33 species have been recorded here – and also houses the Marine Protected Area of the Chagos Islands, which contain some of the world’s healthiest coral reefs.


Zanzibar


The coasts of Kenya and Tanzania are lapped by the Indian Ocean, but the true gems lie a little off shore. With dazzlingly blue waters, deserted beaches and colourful coral reefs brimming with marine life, it’s no surprise the archipelago of Zanzibar has become such a popular post-safari stop. With more than 40 islands and a growing luxury hotel portfolio to choose from, Zanzibar’s appeal only continues to grow.


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