Great Andaman
Great Andaman is the main archipelago of the Andaman Islands of India. It comprises seven major islands. From north to south, these are North Andaman, Interview Island, Middle Andaman, Long Island, Baratang Island, South Andaman, and Rutland Island.
Great Andaman Location of Great Andaman | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 11.395°N 92.555°E |
| Archipelago | Andaman Islands |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 200 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 4,823.5 km2 (1,862.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 731 m (2398 ft) |
| Highest point | Saddle Peak |
| Administration | |
| District | South Andaman |
| Island group | Andaman Islands |
| Largest settlement | Port Blair |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 315,540 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 65.4/km2 (169.4/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Andamanese |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone |
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| PIN | 744202 |
| Telephone code | 031927 |
| ISO code | IN-AN-00 |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.2♂/♀ |
| Census Code | 35.639.0004 |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English |
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