Facts on Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Facts on Andaman and Nicobar Islands suggest that Andaman and Nicobar is a host of over 570 islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in the Indian Ocean, with 38 islands that are permanently inhabited by the people.

Facts on Andaman and Nicobar Islands suggest that Andaman and Nicobar has its capital at Port Blair. A snapshot on the facts about Andaman and Nicobar islands are as follows:

Location :

Latitude - 6� to 14� North.

Longitude - 92� to 94�.

Area - 8,249 square kilometers.

Capital - Port Blair.

Climate - Tropical climate.

Temperature - 23� ( minimum) and 31� (maximum).

People - Onge, Jarawa, Andamanese and Sentinelese of Negroid descent; Shompen and Nicobarese of Mongoloid descent.

Population - 280,661.

Languages - Nicobarese, Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Bengali.

Religion - Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and others.

Highest Peak - Saddle Peak.

Flora - Magroves, epiphytes, woody climbers, timbers, palms, and tropical fruit trees.

Fauna - Different types of fishes and corals.

Crops - Coconut, Areca nut, Paddy, etc.

Fruits - Mango, Orange,Papaya, Banana, Sapota, Pineapple, etc.

A study of Andaman and Nicobar Islands suggest that Andaman and Nicobar Islands houses a number of tourist destinations that attracts tourists throughout the world. Some of such locations are:

Islands:
- Cinque Island
- Jolly Buoy
- Red Skin Island
- Havelock Island
- Ross Island
- Barren Island, etc.
Beaches:
- Corbyn's Cove abd Chirya Tapu
- Harminder Bay Beach
- Ramnagar Beach
- Radhanagar Beach
- Karmatang Beach, etc.
Museums:
- Fisheries Museum
- National Memorial
- Anthropological Museum, etc.
Monument:
- Cellular Jail.
Picnic Spots:
- Chidiya Tapu
- Corbyn's Cove Tourism Complex
- Mount Harriet, etc.

These were some important facts on Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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