Top 10 largest protected areas in the world

By Jillian Lewis
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  Chagos Marine Protected Area



 Size:545,000 sq. km.


Part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the Chagos Marine Protected Area is the largest marine reserve in the world. Larger than the country of France, this marine reserve is located 500 kilometers south of Maldives. The seven atolls of Chagos are a wonder to see and are rich in biodiversity.

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