Islands of India
Islands of India
| Feature | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Lakshadweep Islands |
| Number of Islands | 572 | 36 |
| Area | 8,249 sq km | 32 sq km |
| Formation | Volcanic and Coral. These islands are located in an elevated portion of the submarine mountains. | Coral |
| North to South Order | North , Middle, South, Little, Car Nicobar, Great Nicobar | From north to south, Amindivi Laccadive, Minicoy |
| Tribes | Andaman- Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarwa, Sentinelese, Nicobar- Nicobarese, Shompen | Aminidivi, Koyas, Malmis |
| Capital | Port Blair | Kavaratti |
| Major Islands | North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Great Nicobar | Agatti, Minicoy, Kavaratti |
| Language | Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nicobarese, Malayalam | Malayalam, Mahl, English |
| Tourist Attractions | Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Havelock Island, Radhanagar Beach, Baratang Island | Bangaram Island, Agatti Island, Minicoy Island |
| Economy | Tourism, Fisheries, Agriculture, Handicrafts | Tourism, Fishing, Coir products |
| Climate | Tropical | Tropical |
| Biodiversity | Rich in marine and terrestrial biodiversity, tropical rainforests, coral reefs | Rich in marine biodiversity, coral reefs |
| Strategic Importance | Significant military and strategic importance due to location | Less strategic importance compared to Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| The southernmost tip, the ndira Point is a part of Great Nicobar Island. Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. |
“Pitt Island” of this group has a bird sanctuary. | |
| Channel | The Ten Degree Channel separates Andaman from Nicobar group. | Lakshadweep islands are separated from the Maldive Islands by the Eight Degree Channel. |
Offshore Islands
| Island Name | State | Importance |
| Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) | Odisha | Missile testing facility for DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) |
| Pamban Island | Tamil Nadu | Connects Rameswaram to mainland India, known for the Pamban Bridge |
| Elephanta Island | Maharashtra | Famous for Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| New Moore Island | Disputed between India and Bangladesh | Disappeared underwater, was important for territorial claims |
| Diu Island | Daman and Diu | Famous tourist destination with historic Portuguese forts and churches |
| Munroe Island | Kerala | Known for its scenic beauty and backwaters |
| Willingdon Island | Kerala | Major man-made island and port in Kochi, strategic and economic importance |
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