Andamans
Proper noun
Meaning
Andamans
The Andaman Islands
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The Andamans are separated from the Nicobar group by a channel (the Ten Degree Channel ) some convert wide.
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andamans from the Nicobar Islands to the south.
Recent history In April 1998, American photographer John S Callahan organised the first surfing project in the Andamans, starting from Phuket in Thailand with the assistance of Southeast Asia Liveaboards (SEAL), a UK owned dive charter company.
Despite their tribal origins, the Karen of Andamans have Other Backward Class (OBC) status in the Andamans.
Grasslands occur only in the Nicobars, and while deciduous forests are common in the Andamans, they are almost absent in the Nicobars.
North Andamans is characterised by the wet evergreen type, with plenty of woody climbers.