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Andaman Nicobar Islands
Category : - All India Travel Tourism > States > Andaman
& Nicobar
Take
300 mostly uninhabited tropical islands, add unique fauna, lush forests, deserted
beaches, exquisite coral, clear water an extraordinary history and you have the
Andaman Nicobar Islands.For weary mainland travellers, the Andamans offer opportunities
for relaxation and/or activities such as trekking, snorkelling and diving.Situated
in the Bay of Bengal, 1000km off the east coast of India, the island form the
peaks of a vast submerged mountain range that extends for almost 1000km between
Myanmar (Burma) and Sumatra.
The total land area of the islands is 248 sq km.The Nicobar Islands begin 50 km
south of Little Andaman.While geographically and ethnically close to Myanmar,
politically the islands belong to the Union Territory of India.Patterns of traditional
life still remain among the Jarawa and Onge tribes who live in the interior regions
of South Andaman.
However, the majority of he 300,000 people on the Andamans are mainlanders or
heir descendants who live in and around the capital of Port Blair on South Andaman.
Area: 8248 sq kms. The Capital of this state is Port Blair.
Important Cities and Towns:Diglipur, Mayabunder, Rangat, Port Blair
Best Time To Visit: December to April
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