1. The largest living arthropod in the world, Birgus Latro or Robber Crab resides on Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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2. The only active volcano in India, Barren Island, is present in the Andaman Islands.
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3. Dugong, the gentle sea cow, is the state animal of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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4. The largest sea turtles in the world nest in Andaman.
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5. The names ‘Andaman’ and ‘Nicobar’ are taken from the Malay Language.
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6. A penal settlement, including the dreaded Kala Pani Jail (Cellular Jail), was established here by the British after the revolt of 1857.
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7. Jal Hans, India’s first commercial seaplane was launched in the Andaman Islands
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8. Andaman and Nicobar Island has India’s first and only joint tri-service defence command.
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