small island territory economy; economic activity mainly on Diego Garcia with national military installations; recently settled disputes with Mauritius have increased oil exports; established marine reserve has limited commercial fishing
Singapore 69%, United States 10%, Canada 5%, Ireland 4%, Saudi Arabia 2% (2021)
tuna and other fish, computers, integrated circuits, diamonds, jewelry (2021)
Singapore 64%, United States 22%, Panama 4%, Ireland 3%, Bulgaria 1% (2021)
inedible fish and animal products, aluminum structures, cement, boat propellers, packaged medicines (2021)
the US dollar is used
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