South Andaman Island
Indian island in the Indian Ocean
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History
South Andaman Island was struck by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, leading to many deaths on the island.
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Geography
The island belongs to the Great Andaman Chain. Some areas of the island are restricted areas for non-Indians; however, transit permits can be obtained from the Home Ministry. South Andaman is the third largest island in the island group. It is located immediately south of Middle Andaman Island and Baratang, from which it is separated only by a narrow channel, a few hundred metres wide. The island is 83 kilometres (52 miles) long and 28 kilometres (17 miles) at its widest part. Its area is 1,262 square kilometres (487 square miles). South Andaman is less mountainous than the more northerly of the Andaman Islands. Koiob reaches a height of 459 metres (1,506 feet) above sea level.
Administration
Politically, South Andaman Island has the tehsils of Ferrargunj and Sri Vijaya Puram.
Demographics
Port Blair, the capital of the islands, is located on the southern part of this island. Other big cities are : Bambooflat, Prothrapur, and Garacharma. South Andaman had a population of 238,142 at the 2011 census. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 89.13.
Tourism
South Andaman plays very important role in the tourism sector as it serves as an entry point to the Andamans. There are many tour operators and travel agencies in Port Blair.