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Andaman & Nicobar Island

Andaman & Nicobar Island
  • Extend from 6°39′ N to 13°34′ N.
  • Consist of two groups — Andman Group and Nicobar Group
  • They are submerged part of Arakanyoma (Myanmar). It is a mountain range.
  • 10— channel separates Andman from Nicobar.
  • Little Andman is separate from Great Andman by Duncan passage.
  • Great Andman by Duncan passage.
  • Great Nicobar is the largest island in the group.
  • Saddle peak is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar island licated in North Andaman.
  • Area is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.
  • Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is situated in South Andaman.
  • The barren Island which is India’s only active volcano is situated in the east of Middle Andaman.
  • Tribes : Onges, Senteless, Jarawas, Shompens.
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