Chapter 3: A Deep Dive into the Andaman and Nicobar Islands !
CHAPTER 3: INTRODUCTION Abstract: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of Indian islands in the Bay of Bengal, known for their pristine beaches, diverse marine life, active volcanoes like Barren Island, and indigenous tribes like the Jarawa ; the islands are a nesting site for endangered leatherback turtles, with the highest point being Saddle Peak on North Andaman, and the capital city is Port Blair; the name "Andaman" is believed to originate from the Hindu epic Ramayana, referring to Hanuman. Key points about Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Geography: An archipelago of over 500 islands, divided by the Ten Degree Channel, with the Andaman group in the north and Nicobar group in the south. Volcanoes: Barren Island is India's only active volcano, located in the Andaman group. Marine life: Considered a scuba diving paradise with rich coral reefs and diverse marine species, including the endangered leatherback sea turt...