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5 days ago · The islands are sandwiched between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Laccadive Sea to the east with the islands located about 220–440 km (140–270 mi) off the Malabar Coast of mainland India.
9 hours ago · India has two archipelagos: the Lakshadweep, coral atolls off India's south-western coast; and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a volcanic chain in the Andaman Sea. Indian climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, both of which drive the economically and culturally pivotal summer and winter monsoons.
2 days ago · It occurs along the Andaman and Nicobar Islands coasts and in the Sundarbans. In Sri Lanka, it occurs foremost in western and southern parts of the country. In Myanmar, it inhabits the Ayeyarwady Delta. In southern Thailand, it was recorded in Phang Nga Province.
6 days ago · The waters of the islands abound in marine life, comprising an abundant repository of edible fish, and there is said to be considerable potential for finding hydrocarbons in the Andaman Sea. Far more important than the natural resources of the A&N is their anthropological wealth.
3 days ago · Top Questions. Where are the Maldives? When was the Maldives a British protectorate? What is the average temperature in the Maldives? What is the official language of the Maldives? Do you have to be a Muslim to become a citizen of the Maldives? Maldives, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean.
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1 day ago · Flowing entirely through Myanmar, it is navigable for nearly 1,000 miles (1,600 km). At the apex of its delta, the Irrawaddy breaks up into a vast network of streams and empties into the Andaman Sea through multiple mouths. Its great tributary, the Chindwin, drains the western region.
5 days ago · The Andaman Islands, a jewel nestled in the Bay of Bengal, hold a crucial dual role in safeguarding India’s national security and preserving its rich ecological heritage. Situated strategically along key international sea routes, this archipelago serves as a vital outpost for maritime surveillance and defense, ensuring the protection of India ...
