Fun facts about Andaman Islands
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The Andaman Islands were referred to as 'Necuverann' by the European traveller Marco Polo.
Andaman Islands
India
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago, made up of 200 islands, in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest off the coasts of Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region.
From the “History” section
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Barren Island is the only active volcano in the Indian sub-continent.
Andaman Islands
India
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago, made up of 200 islands, in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest off the coasts of Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region.
From the “Geography and geology” section
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The Andaman forests contain 200 or more timber producing species of trees.
Andaman Islands
India
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago, made up of 200 islands, in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest off the coasts of Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region.
From the “Flora” section
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The Andaman Islands are home to 10% of all Indian fauna species despite being only 0.25% of the country's geographical area.
Andaman Islands
India
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago, made up of 200 islands, in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest off the coasts of Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region.
From the “Fauna” section
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Most tribal people in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands believe in a religion centered around a deity named Puluga.
Andaman Islands
India
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago, made up of 200 islands, in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest off the coasts of Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region.
From the “Religion” section
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