👉 Borough IOR, or the Island of Ory, is a small, self-governing territory located in the South China Sea, part of the broader South China Sea dispute involving multiple claimant states. It is primarily composed of coral reefs and atolls, with a total land area of only about 3 square kilometers (1.15 square miles), making it one of the smallest sovereign entities in the region. The island serves as a strategic location for its inhabitants, who are predominantly Chinese, and it hosts a small population of around 2,000 people. Borough IOR has its own local government and operates under a unique status, recognized by China but not by other claimant states, which complicates its international relations and sovereignty claims. Despite its size, it plays a role in regional maritime activities and environmental conservation efforts.
