Andaman and Nicobar Islands

836 islands in the Bay of Bengal, with coral reefs and India's only active volcano.

The story of Andaman and Nicobar Islands runs from early settlement and regional kingdoms through the colonial period to its present constitutional form.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is governed under the Indian Constitution with an executive seated at Port Blair.

Electoral politics here reflects the region's linguistic, caste and economic composition.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is divided into 3 districts, each led by a district magistrate or collector.

Travel in Andaman and Nicobar Islands spans heritage sites, landscape and living culture.

Cultural life in Andaman and Nicobar Islands blends classical forms, folk traditions and contemporary practice.

Hindi, English, Bengali are in everyday use across Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Everyday and festive clothing in Andaman and Nicobar Islands reflects climate, weave traditions and community identity.

Cooking here is built around seafood, coconut and a blend of mainland settler cooking.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands records a gross state domestic product of about ₹0.12 lakh crore.

Farming remains a major source of livelihood across Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Industrial activity clusters around Port Blair and other urban nodes.

Outbound trade from Andaman and Nicobar Islands reflects its resource and industrial base.

Inbound goods support both industry and consumption in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Schooling and higher education in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are administered from Port Blair.

Sport in Andaman and Nicobar Islands spans traditional games and organised competition.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands has produced notable figures in public life, arts, science and sport.

Recognition here spans civilian honours and regional state awards.

India's World Heritage list includes sites across every zone.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is served by ship services and island air connectivity as the primary lifelines.

The region experiences an equable maritime climate with rain across most months.

Around 4.0 lakh people live across 8,249 km².

Religious life in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is plural and locally rooted.

The calendar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands mixes national, harvest and local festivals.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands in brief: 836 islands in the Bay of Bengal, with coral reefs and India's only active volcano.

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