The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the territory consists of 836 Islands and islets occupying an area of 8,249 km2 (3,185 sq mi), of which only 31 are permanent

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the territory consists of 836 Islands and islets occupying an area of 8,249 km2 (3,185 sq mi), of which only 31 are permanently inhabited. The islands extend from 6° to 14° North latitudes and from 92° to 94° East longitudes. The islands are grouped into the north Andaman islands and south Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km (93 mi) wide Ten Degree Channel. (Extractive summary — verify with official source.)