Andaman & Nicobar Islands

by Gauransh Mullick
6A
 Geogrophical features & Location

 The Andaman Islands are an Indian

archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These
roughly 300 islands are known for their
palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves
and tropical rainforests.
 Coral reefs supporting marine life such as
sharks and rays make for popular diving and
snorkeling sites.
 Indigenous Andaman Islanders inhabit the
more remote islands, many of which are off
limits to visitors
 Andaman and Nicobar Islands featuring palm-fringed beaches with spotless
stretches of white sands, an uninterrupted presence of peace, and crystal
clear turquoise waters all around - Andaman is a true example of what you call
'Tropical Paradise'.Port Blair (on South Andaman Island) is the territorial
capital.
People and their Culture
 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to various native communities and
settlers. The people on these islands are mainly divided into two categories: the
indigenous tribal people and outside settlers.
 The culture of Andaman and Nicobar is diverse and comprises various native
communities and descendants of people who arrived on the island during the
colonial period.
 The island has a mixed culture characterized by the two distinct native
populations.The Andaman Islands are home to four ‘Negrito’ tribes – the Great
Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, and Sentinelese. The Nicobar Islands are home to
two ‘Mongoloid’ tribes – the Shompen and Nicobarese. The people of Andaman
and Nicobar speak many languages.
Food
 The islands are known for many things, one of
which is their food. The food here is as special
as the beauty of Andaman.
 Being an Island seafood is a major attraction
here. The seafood in Andaman & Nicobar
Islands is greatly influenced by the different
cultures that came in touch with this region.
 Their food and cuisine are as different and
diverse as the island. The local people in
Andaman prefer spicy and tasty food and it is
also a major reason for the tourist influx.
 Some of the famous dishes are -:
 Fish Curry
 Amritsari Kulcha
 Chilli Curry
 Macher Jhol
 Chicken Tikka Masala
 Coconut Prawn Curry
 Barbeque Food
Mineral Resources
 The natural resources of the Andaman–Nicobar Islands and surrounding seas
are discussed.
 Rocks and minerals found on the Andaman Islands include -:
 magnetite
 pyrite-chalcopyrite
 chromite
 gold
 nickel,
 sulphur,
 coal
 limestone
 Limited offshore exploration for oil and natural gas shows great promise, but has
yet to be developed.
Crops Grown
 The tribal people of Nicobar Islands have
been growing plantation crops like
 coconut
 arecanut
 banana
 papaya
 tapioca
 sweet potato
 According to the latest figures, major field
crops like
 paddy
 pulses
 oilseeds
 vegetables
 In the past, farmers in this region practiced
subsistence farming or natural farming
techniques.
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