Andaman Islands
Archipelago
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The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, between India and Myanmar (formerly Burma). Port Blair, the archipelago’s capital, is on South Andaman Island, and is a gateway to neighboring islands. The city’s Cellular Jail is...
Area: 2,474 mi²
Archipelago: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ethnic groups: Bamar; Mainland Indians; Jarawa; Onge; Sentinelese; Great Andamanese
Highest elevation: 732 m (2402 ft)
Highest point: Saddle Peak
Location: Bay of Bengal
Major islands: North Andaman Island, Little Andaman, Middle Andaman Island, South Andaman Island