Andaman and Nicobar island

 

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands form a cluster of islands situated at the intersection of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. This group of islands constitutes an Indian Union Territory located to the east of the Indian mainland. Serving as the capital of this union territory is Port Blair.

Andaman and Nicobar Island

History of Andaman and Nicobar

The history of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be traced back to the period of British rule in India. The name "Andaman" is believed to have originated from the Malay language, where it refers to Lord Hanuman, and the name "Nicobar" in Malay signifies the land of the naked people.