अण्डमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Union Territory · Capital Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) · 380,581 people (2011)
- Art and craft
Shell craft. Andaman and Nicobar artisans transform seashells from the islands' beaches into articles of art.
- Craft (GI)
Nicobari Canoe (Hodi Craft), GI tag 2024
- Taste
Coconut, fish and seafood dishes
- Landmark
The Cellular Jail, now a national memorial
- Official symbols
Animal: Dugong · Bird: Andaman wood pigeon · Flower: Pyinma · Tree: Andaman padauk
Barren Island in the Andaman Sea is renowned as South Asia's only active volcano.
Sources: Census of India 2011 · hi.wikipedia.org: अण्डमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह · incredibleindia.gov.in: andaman and nicobar islands · GI Registry, application 998 · Wildlife Institute of India repository · incredibleindia.gov.in: barren island; traditions from the India map’s sources.