Andaman
Quick Facts & Information About Andaman
Region
Union Territory of India, situated in the southeastern part of the Bay of Bengal near the Andaman Sea and close to Southeast Asia.
Capital City
Port Blair.
Establishment Year
1858 as a British colonial administration. 1 November 1956 as a Union Territory of India.
Location
At the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
Area
Approximately 8,249 sq. kms (spanning hundreds of islands, of which only a small fraction are permanently inhabited).
Major Towns
Port Blair, Diglipur, Mayabunder, Rangat, and Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep).
Languages Spoken
Hindi and English (official languages); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Nicobarese (also spoken).
Climate
Tropical and maritime climate, featuring warm, humid, and fairly equable weather year-round with heavy monsoon rainfall from May to November.
Key Attractions
Cellular Jail National Memorial, Radhanagar Beach, Ross Island, Limestone Caves, and Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
Famous Festivals
Island Tourism Festival, Durga Puja, Diwali, Pongal, Eid, and Christmas.
Cuisine
Grilled Fish, Lobster, Prawn curries, Idli, Dosa, and Rice meals.
Unique Experiences
Scuba diving and snorkelling around vibrant coral reefs at Elephant Beach, a sunset swim at Radhanagar Beach, a walk to the historical Cellular Jail.
Economy
Driven by tourism, marine and fisheries operations, and eco-resort hospitality.
Specialty
Renowned as an untouched tropical archipelago, famous for its dense evergreen rainforests, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and white-sand beaches.
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