Andaman and Nicobar Island is located in the Bay of Bengal that consists of 572 islands where 32 are inhabited.
Several indigenous languages are spoken on the island such as Hindi, English, Bengali, Onge, Jarwa, Telugu, and Malayalam.
The very first place in India to witness the sunrise of the new millennium on January 1, 2000, because of the island’s location on the eastern edge.
Three critically endangered species have their home on the island, i.e., Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Olive Ridley Turtle.
North Sentinel, is a small island and home to one of the world’s last uncontacted indigenous tribes, located in the Bay of Bengal.
Many marine herbivorous species are there that maintain the health and balance of the coral reef ecosystem in the region.
Pandanus or Screwpine is a traditional food item that is large, spiky, and has a cone-shaped structure.
Barren Island is around 138 km northeast of Port Blair and is the only active volcano in the South Asian region.
Large terrestrial crabs, i.e., Robber crabs, are found on the island that can grow up to one meter in length from leg to leg.