6 lesser known facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Few exciting facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands - things you may not know.
You can visit 30 out of 37 inhabited island in Andaman and Nicobar
Andaman is not just Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island. Andaman and Nicobar island consists of 572 island out of which 37 are inhabited. A tourist can visit 30 of these islands without Restricted Area Permit. However, travelling to distant islands comes with many uncertainties.
Hindi is one of the most widely spoken language on the islands
The most widely spoken language on the islands is Bengali followed by Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Andaman Creole Hindi is also widely used as a trade language in the Andaman islands.
Andaman was the first Indian Land to be declared independent from British Rule in 1943
During the 2nd world war, Andaman was under the authority of Japanese who handed over
the island to Indian National Army. Indian flag was hoisted for the first time in Port Blair
by Netaji Subash Chandra Bose on December 30, 1943. Today the flag point stands tall as
the symbol of national pride
Home to one of the most isolated human populations in the world.
The most violent and isolated tribe in Andaman is Sentinelese (not Jarwa). Sentinelese have been living in isolation for 60,000 years!
The only active volcano in India, the Barren Island, is present in Andaman Islands
Barren Island is the only active volcano not just in India but the whole of South Asia. Located approximately 135 km north east of Port Blair.
The 20 rupee note depicts a scene from Andaman and Nicobar islands
Ever noticed the scenery on a 20 Rupee note? The image of a picturesque bay lined with lush greenery captured on the red-coloured note is the North Bay Island and the same view can be see on the way to Mount Harriet.
