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Cellular Jail |
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Ross Island |
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Viper Island |
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Havelock Island |
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Chidiya Tapu |
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Anthropological Museum |
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Samudrika (Naval Marine Museum) |
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Factoids - Andaman |
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"The
Andamans is the only place in India with an active volcano.
Barren Island, northeast of Port Blair, became active in
1990s after being quiescent for almost two hundred years." |
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Namaskar - Welcome
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The Andaman Islands are a group of islands in the Bay of
Bengal, and are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory
of India. Port Blair is the chief community on the islands, and the
administrative centre of the Union Territory. The Andaman Islands form a
single administrative district within the Union Territory, the Andaman
district (the Nicobar district was separated and established as a new
district in 1974).
There are 576 islands in the group, 26 of which are inhabited. They are
located 950km from the mouth of the Hooghly River, 193 km from Cape
Negrais in Myanmar (the nearest point of the mainland), and 547 km from
the northern extremity of Sumatra. The length of the island chain is 352
km and its greatest width is 51 km. The total land area of the Andamans
is 6408 km².
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Factoid:
"The
Andamans is the only place in India with an active
volcano. Barren Island, northeast of Port Blair,
became active in 1990s after being quiescent for
almost two hundred years. "
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Name: The name Andaman
presumably comes from Handuman,
which is Malay for the Hindu god Hanuman. The name Nicobar is
Malay for land of the naked (people). |
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Fact File
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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Location: |
Bay of Bengal
Longitude 920 to 940 East
Latitude 60 to 140 North |
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Area: |
Total: 8249 sq km
Andaman District: 6408sq.km
Nicobar District: 1841sq.km
URBAN AREA: 16.64sq.km
RURAL AREA: 8232.36sq.km |
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Population: |
1,080,264,388 (July 2005 est.) |
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Capital: |
Port Blair |
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Ethnic groups: |
The Andamanese is a collective term
to describe the peoples who are the aboriginal inhabitants of
the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of
Bengal. The term includes the Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge,
Sentinelese and the extinct Jangil. Anthropologically they are
usually classified as Negritos, represented also by the Semang
of Malaysia and the Aeta of the Philippines. |
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Biggest Island: |
in Andaman Group: Middle Andaman
Island 1536sq.Km
in Nicobar Group: Great Nicobar Island 1045sq.Km. |
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Smallest Island: |
in Andaman Group: Ross Island
0.8sq.km
in Nicobar Group: Pilomillow Island 1.3sq.km |
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Climate: |
Varies from tropical monsoon in
south to temperate in north |
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Distance by Sea: |
Between Port Blair & Chennai
1190kms / 60hrs
Between Port Blair & Calcutta 1255kms / 66hrs
Between Port Blair & Vishakapatnam 1200kms / 56hrs |
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Distance by Air: |
Between Calcutta & Port Blair
1303kms / 2hrs
Between Chennai & Port Blair 1330kms / 2hrs |
When to Go
Singapore is round-the-year destination-there is always a good
time to visit. Located a mere 1.5 degrees north of the Equator,
the weather is usually sunny with no distinct seasons. Rain
falls almost daily throughout the year, usually in sudden, heavy
showers that rarely last longer than an hour. However, most
rainfall occurs during the northeast monsoon (November to
January), occasionally featuring lengthy spells of continuous
rain. Spectacular thunderstorms can occur throughout the year,
normally in the afternoons, so it's wise to carry a umbrella at
all times.
Between May and October, forest fires in neighboring Sumatra can
also cause dense haze, although this is unpredictable and comes
and goes rapidly.
The temperature averages around:
- 26°C (79°F) daytime, 24°C (76°F) at night in December and
January
- 31°C (89°F) daytime, 26°C (80°F) at night for the rest of the
year.
The high temperature and humidity, combined with the lack of
wind and the fact that temperatures stay high during the night,
can take its toll on visitors from colder parts of the world.
What to Pack
We have compiled a “what to
pack” list specifically made for
the needs of a traveler in Singapore. Staying on resorts or
in hotels in Singapore minimizes the list as they provide most
everything. There are also shops located in hotels and in
Singapore
where you should find your basic needs.
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Sunscreen
with high SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
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Sunglasses
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Hat or Cap for shade from the sun
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Light cotton clothing
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Insect Repellent
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Bathing Suits
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Credit Card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, and Eurocard are accepted)
Health Care
Tap water is safe for drinking and sanitation standards are very
high. As a tropical country, Singapore is hot and humid so drink
a lot of water. The lowest temperature ever recorded in
Singapore was way back in 1934, when it hit a low of 19.4
degrees Celsius.
Festivals & Culture
of Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live
harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly
seen. The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural
diversity of the island. The immigrants of the past have given
the place a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European
influences, all of which have intermingled.
Each racial group has its own distinctive religion and there are
colorful festivals of special significance all year round.
Although the festivals are special to certain races, it is
nonetheless enjoyed by all. During these times it is the ethnic
quarters and temples of Geylang, Little India and Chinatown that
come alive, but often a happy carnival atmosphere invades the
suburbs, town centers, and even shopping malls, too.
Date varies each year as each festival is based on their own
calendar systems.
Chinese New Year (18-19 February), Good Friday Easter (6 April),
Wesak Day (31 May), National Day (9 August), Moon Cake -
Lantern Festival (September), Festival of the Hungry Ghosts
(October), Hari Raya Puasa (October 13), Birthday of the
Monkey God Navarathiri (September/October), Festival of Nine
Emperor Gods (October/November), Deepavali (9 November),
Hari Raya Haji (20 December), Christmas (December 25).
Shopping in
Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
Shopping is second only to eating as a national pastime, which
means that Singapore has an abundance of shopping malls, and low
taxes and tariffs on imports coupled with huge volume mean that
prices are usually very competitive. Most stores are open 7 days
a week from 10 AM until 9 PM, although smaller operations
(particularly those outside shopping malls) close earlier — 7 PM
is common — and perhaps on Sundays as well. Keep an eye out for
the Great Singapore Sale, usually held in June-July, when
shopping centres pull out all stops to attract punters.
Entry
Formalities to Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
All travellers are required to go through immigration clearance
on arrival into Singapore. Visitors must satisfy the following
basic entry requirements before they are allowed to enter
Singapore:
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