Port Blair
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands - a group of
239 islands that lie scattered halfway between Calcutta and the Equator.
From the air the islands look like pearls rising out of the dark blue of
the Indian Ocean. The Cellular Jail, where many hardened criminals were
imprisoned in the past, is now a museum. There is also a Burmese Temple
at Phoenix Bay and a large naval base. Corbyn’s Cove just 10 km out of town
is a popular beach with an informal beach resort. For snorkelling enthusiasts,
the shallow waters provide an endless adventure.
These islands are a true paradise for ecologists and ornithologists with
more than 242 species of birds, 46 species of mammals and 78 species of
reptiles, some of them almost extinct still walk these islands. Port Blair
supports a population of around 300,000 that are mostly dependent on the
tourists for their lively hood.
Port Blair also supports a lot of museums that are part of the town. The
best museum is the city is the navy museum that is about various coral reefs
and shells that are found around this city. Also zoological park and the
mini zoo in the area offering various wildlife species are quiet popular
with locals and tourists.
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