What is the history of Coco Island?

In the 19th century, the British government in India established a penal colony in the Andamans, and the Coco Islands were a source of food for it (mainly coconuts). This island group was formerly a part Andman and Nicobar Islands.

What is the historical significance of Andaman Islands?

Situated on the ancient trade route between India and Myanmar, the Andamans were visited by the navy of the English East India Company in 1789, and in 1872 they were linked administratively by the British to the Nicobar Islands. The two sets of islands became a union territory of the Republic of India in 1956.

Where is the Coco Island?

The Coco Islands are a part of Yangon region of Myanmar. The islands are located 414 km south of Yangon. The islands are a group of 5 islands- 4 on Great Coco Reef and another solitary island of Little Coco Reef.

How were Andaman and Nicobar Islands formed?

Andaman and Nicobar islands are formed as a result of collision between Indian plates and a part of Eurasian plains. It was about an 100 million years ago that the Indian plate broke of from Godwana land and collided with Burma plate which is part of Eurasian plate. It is similar to the formation of Himalayas.

Which islands of India called Coral island?

The Lakshadweep Islands union territory of India is a group of 39 coral Islands, along with some minor islets and banks. Some of the islands belonging to Kiribati are considered coral islands. The Maldives consist of coral islands.

How old is Cocos Islands?

Cocos Island

Why are Andaman and Nicobar islands called coral islands?

Explanation: The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Palk bay, Gulf of Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep islands. While the Lakshadweep reefs are atolls, the others are all fringing reefs.