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Which type of island is Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The Andaman Islands are home to the Andamanese, a group of indigenous people that includes a number of tribes, including the Jarawa and Sentinelese tribes….Andaman Islands.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Archipelago | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Total islands | 572 |
| Major islands | North Andaman Island, Little Andaman, Middle Andaman Island, South Andaman Island |
Why do you think Andaman and Nicobar islands are mountains?
Yes , because these are formed by under sea volcanoes. The erupted lava solidifies to forms mountains.
What does the Himalayas border?
The Himalayas border the nations of China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. The Himalayan region of China is called Tibet, and it…
Which part of India is the Andaman and Nicobar islands located?
Bay of Bengal
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, union territory, India, consisting of two groups of islands at the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal.
What is the origin of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands were formed due to collision between Indian Plate and Burma Minor Plate [part of Eurasian Plate][Similar to formation of Himalayas]. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are southward extension of Arakan Yoma range [Myanmar][Arakan Yoma in itself is an extension of Purvanchal Hills].
Who lives in Andaman and Nicobar?
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 ‘Negrito’ tribes are believed to have arrived in the islands from Africa up to 60,000 years ago.
Which continent is Himalayas?
Asia
Himalayas/Continent
Himalayas, Nepali Himalaya, great mountain system of Asia forming a barrier between the Plateau of Tibet to the north and the alluvial plains of the Indian subcontinent to the south.
What are the three parts of Himalayas?
The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges, the Greater Himalayas known as the Himadri, the Lesser Himalayas called the Himachal, and the Shivalik hills, which comprise the foothills. Mount Everest at a height of 8848m is the highest peak followed by the Kanchanjunga at 8598 m.
What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Island?
Port Blair
Port Blair, city, capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory, India, in the Bay of Bengal.
How many tribes are there in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The four tribes that inhabit the Andaman group include in addition to the Sentinelese, the Jarawa, Onge and Andamanese.