A Brief Description
It's recorded that Marco Polo was the first official visitor to the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar islands, a tropical archipelago of 572 islands.
Isolated in the Indian Ocean and little known in the western world, these islands, a territory of India, are covered by tropical rain forests and only a handful of them are inhabited.
Historically, farming and fishing were (and are) the main revenue sources here, however, increased tourism (especially from scuba divers and beach lovers) are providing another source of much-needed income.
Note that travel to the Nicobar Islands is restricted, and only Indian nationals engaged in research may visit. Some exceptions are made for tourists with special permits.
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Facts and Figures
 Official Name Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
a territory of India since 1947
Population 370,000
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Port Blair (104,000)
Currency Rupee (INR)
Currency Converter
here
Languages
Hindi, Nicobarase, Malayalam, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, English
Flag here
National Day January 17
Religions Hinduism (67%), Christian, Islam
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
11º 40' N, 92º 44' E
Relative Location The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. They're positioned in the Indian Ocean, and bordered by the Andaman Sea and the southern reaches of the Bay of Bengal, between India and Burma (Myanmar).
Land Statistics
Land Area (all countries) here
Land Area 8,249 sq km, (3,184 sq miles)
Landforms
The islands are the tops of an Indian Ocean mountain range, and most of them are hilly, with heavy rain forests.
 Highest Point Saddle Peak, at 2,395 ft. (730 m)
 Lowest Point Indian Ocean, 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions N.A.
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Andaman/Nicobar (large color) map here
Andaman/Nicobar Outline Map here
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Recommended Links
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Andaman Tours and more
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Island Details and Pictures
here
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Climate
The islands enjoy tropical weather year-round, with humidity running on the high side.
During the monsoon months (May - September) and (November - mid-December), heavy to moderate rain can be expected.
High temperatues throughout the year average near 31º c, while lows are near 23º c.
Traveler Info
Attractions
A permit is required to visit the Andaman Islands, and can be obtained - with the presentation of passport and visa - at the Port Blair Airport. The permit is valid for 30 days. Note: Travel to Nicobar Islands is restricted to Indian nationals.
In the Andamans, besides beach activities and prolific fishing venues, tourism highlights include mountain trekking, snorkeling and scuba diving.
A visit to Port Blair, Andaman's capital, should include stops at the Cellular Jail, the Anthropological Museum, Chatham Sawmill and the Marine Museum.
Excursions to the beautiful islands of Wandoor and Jolly Buoy are recommended as well as a trip to the bird sanctuary at Chiriyatapoo.
Accommodation choices are fairly simple with a few good eco resorts now available.
Country Dialing Code 91 (India), then 3192
Electricity The islands use 230 volts AC (50 Hz)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
here
Visa Information
here
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