Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a group of over 572 Islands, islets and rocks(36 of which are inhabited) in the Bay of Bengal.
- Eight Degree Channel separates Lakshadweep from Maldives.
- Nine Degree Channel separates Minicoy island from Lakshadweep.
- Ten degree channel separates little Andaman from Car Nicobar.
1. Andaman & Nicobar Island Important Facts
Duncun Passage separates Little Andaman from South Andaman.
Middle Andaman is the Largest Oceanic Island of India.
Saddle Peak is the Highest Peak of Andaman & Nicobar and is situated in North Andaman.
Indira Point is the Southern most point of india(6.5°) situated in Great Nicobar.
Barren Island is the Only Active Island of India which is situated in Andaman Sea.
| Degree Channel | States |
|---|---|
| Eight Degree | Lakshadweep – Maldives |
| Nine Degree | Minicoy Island – Lakshadweep |
| Ten Degree | Little Andaman – Car Nicobar |
Recently 3 Islands in Andaman & Nicobar Names are changed by PM Narendra Modi. They are
- Ross Island is renamed as Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Dweep.
- Neil Island is renamed as Shaheed Dweep
- Havelock Island is renamed as Swaraj Dweep
