Andaman Islands
archipelago in the Bay of Bengal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago and form a part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The archipelago is located in the Bay of Bengal, off the eastern coast of the country. The closest landmass to these islands is the country of Myanmar to the north of it. There are 572 islands, about 36 of which are inhabited. Andaman islands is a prime location for tourism.
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Geography | |
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Location | Bay of Bengal |
Coordinates | 12°30′N 92°45′E |
Archipelago | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Total islands | 572 |
Major islands | North Andaman Island, Little Andaman, Middle Andaman Island, South Andaman Island |
Area | 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 732 m (2402 ft) |
Highest point | Saddle Peak |
Administration | |
India | |
Union territory | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Capital city | Port Blair |
Myanmar | |
Administrative region | Yangon Region |
Capital | Yangon |
Demographics | |
Population | 343,125 (2011) |
Pop. density | 48/km2 (124/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Bamar Mainland Indians Jarawa Onge Sentinelese Great Andamanese |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
• Summer (DST) |
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Official website | www |
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