Sunset at Andaman Island

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of the Republic of India with a total land area of 8,073 square kilometres, making them the largest union territory in the world. When the British conquered India, the island was home to a number of indigenous tribal populations before being turned into a penal colony during the British occupation.

Known for their tranquil white sand beaches and pure blue waters, the islands are a popular tourist destination.