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Name of state
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Andaman and Nicobar
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General information
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Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is one of the Union Territories of India and it is situated in the Indian Ocean. Including the 38 permanently inhabited islands, it is a cluster of more than 570 islands. Though these islands were earlier used by the British as a remote prison for the Indian Independence fighters, the island has changed totally and has taken a new shape thereby attracting thousands of worldwide tourists. The island has a number of beautiful scenic spots along with the well known and the only active volcano located at Barren Island. Andaman and Nicobar is also commonly known as the “Paradise on Earth”. Being an attractive tourist spot, the island has a good collection of high class resorts and restaurants.
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Population
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356,152 (As of 2001)
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Five of the largest cities
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Middle Andaman Island (Biggest Island in Andaman Group, Ross Island (Smallest Island in Andaman Group), Great Nicobar Island (Biggest Island in Nicobar Group), Pilomillow Island (Smallest Island in Nicobar Group)
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Official language
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Hindi and English
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Major religions and percentages
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Hindu (69.24%), Muslim (8.22%), Christian (2.67%), Others (0.88%) (As of 2001)
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