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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were
shrouded in mystery for centuries because of their inaccessibility. These are
the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque
extravaganza. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal. The
dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and
birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere. "Here the white beaches on
the edge of a meandering coastline have palm trees that sway to the rhythm of
the Sea. The beat of tribal drums haunt the stillness and technicolour fish
steer their way through crystal clear water." This addition of strangeness to
beauty which is responsible for creating the infinite romantic impact may be
described in the following famous lines of Keats.
Port Blair, the
capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is 120 miles from Cape Negrais in
Burma, 780 from Calcutta and 749 from Madras.
Area: Andamans District: 6,408-sq-kms
Nicobars District: 1,841-sq-kms
Total Area: 8,249-sq-kms
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil.
Altitude: Varies from sea Level to 732m
Climate: Tropical - Between 23°C (75-85 F) To 28°C (78-95 F)
Being an island destination the main part of Andaman is divided into islands and
tribals, yet there are cities like Port Blair, the capital that will simply take
one's breath away. Port Blair is not only the capital, it's the major access
point for the islands and best option if one wants to check out the sightseeing
attractions.
One can also hop over to the nearby island destinations such as Neil, Long and
Havelock from here. Other cities like Rangat, Mayabunder, Kalighat and Diglipur
are also worth a visit for their beautiful natural surroundings.
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