The Indian Ocean is home to several island nations, including Cocos (5 letters), Mauritius (9 letters), MADAGASCAR (10 letters), Seychelles (10 letters), Maldives (8 letters), and REUNION (7 letters). Cocos is an Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean, while Mauritius is an independent nation located east of MADAGASCAR. MADAGASCAR is the fourth largest island in the world and is known for its unique wildlife. Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands located northeast of MADAGASCAR. The Maldives is a tropical nation made up of 26 atolls located southwest of India. Lastly, REUNION is a French overseas department located east of MADAGASCAR.