| INDIAN
STATE : ANDAMAN
AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
In the east of Indian mainland is
the archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks
known as Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair is
the capital as well a busting commercial hub. The main
landmasses in the northern group-the Andaman Islands-are
North, Middle and South Andaman islands that are separated
by narrow waterways. Smaller islands lie dotted around
these. Further south across Duncan Passage is Little
Andaman. Northeast of Port Blair is Ritchie's Archipelago,
in which lies Havelock Island, boasting of beaches rated
amongst the best in the world. Rising from the azure
waters northeast of Ritchie's Archipelago are two islands
of volcanic origin - Narcondum Islands and Barren Island.
The latter is India's only active volcano.The southern
group-the Nicobar Islands-is mostly inaccessible to
tourists. It is separated from the Andaman Islands by
the Ten Degree Channel. The southernmost island, Great
Nicobar, is the largest island in this group whereas
the northernmost island, Car Nicobar, is the administrative
headquarters.
This Union Territory has a length
of more than 700 kms from North to South with 36 inhabited
islands. These undulating islands are covered with dense
forests and endless variety of exotic flora and fauna.
The topography of the islands is hilly and abounds in
evergreen forests. The sea around the islands offers
excellent scope for adventure water sports. The rare
flora and fauna, underwater marine life and corals,
crystal clear water and mangrove-lined creeks, offer
a dream view of the rare gifts of nature. These
islands are home to the aboriginal tribes such as the
Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas and Sentinalese, all of Negrito
origin, while the tribes of Nicobars is the Nicobarese
and Shompens, both of Mongoloid origin.
Advantage Andaman and Nicobar
- Rare varieties of flora and fauna, exotic underwater
marine life, crystal clear water and mangrove lined
creeks.
- High literacy rate of 81.29%
- Vast Marine Potential.
- Peaceful Environment with negligible Industrial
dispute/law and order problem.
- Close knit/streamlined/compact administration, clearance
etc. can be obtained in timely fashion.
- Near to Intemational Trade Corridor.
Economic
Infrastructure
By
Sea
Regular passenger ship services are
available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam
and back. There are three to four sailings every month
from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa.
There is one sailing from Vishakhapatnam in a month.
The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ship normally
berths at Port Blair for about two to four days
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