What are 4 islands in the Indian Ocean?

What are 4 islands in the Indian Ocean?

• Madagascar.
• Maldives.
• Mauritius.
• Reunion.
• Seychelles.
• Sri Lanka.

Which islands lie in the Indian Ocean?

Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles, Socotra, and Sri Lanka are continental fragments. The other islands include Christmas, Cocos, Farquhar, Prince Edward, Saint-Paul, Amsterdam, the Amirante, Andaman and Nicobar, Chagos, Crozet, Kerguelen, Sunda groups, Comoros, Lakshadweep, Mauritius, and Réunion.

Which is the biggest island in Indian Ocean?

Island at a glance
Access by	Air and Sea from India,South-west coast
Location	10°- 49* North Lattitude 73°- 41* East longitude

Island at a glance
Access by	Air and Sea from India,South-west coast
Location	10°- 49* North Lattitude 73°- 41* East longitude

How many islands are in India?

There are a total of 1,382 islands (including uninhabited ones) in India.

What is the 4 biggest island?

4. Madagascar. Madagascar is not only the 4th largest island in the world, but also the largest island in the Indian Ocean with a covered area of 587,713 sq km. The Island is also home to several unique species and unusual wildlife, which is found nowhere else in the world.

What are the 4 major islands?

• Greenland (836,330 sq miles/2,166,086 sq km) …
• New Guinea (317,150 sq miles/821,400 sq km) …
• Borneo (288,869 sq miles/748,168 sq km) …
• Madagascar (226,756 sq miles/587,295 sq km) …
• Baffin (195,928 sq miles/507,451 sq km) …
• Sumatra (171,069 sq miles/443,066 sq km)

• Greenland (836,330 sq miles/2,166,086 sq km) …
• New Guinea (317,150 sq miles/821,400 sq km) …
• Borneo (288,869 sq miles/748,168 sq km) …
• Madagascar (226,756 sq miles/587,295 sq km) …
• Baffin (195,928 sq miles/507,451 sq km) …
• Sumatra (171,069 sq miles/443,066 sq km)

Are any islands part of India?

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well as the Lakshadweep Islands are a part of India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in the Bay of Bengal while the Lakshadweep Islands is located in the Arabian Sea.

Is Lakshadweep in Indian Ocean?

All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep. The islands are well connected by regular flights from Kochi.

Which is the oldest island in India?

Geography
Location	Bay of Bengal
Coordinates	11.557°N 92.241°E
Archipelago	Andaman Islands
Adjacent to	Bay of Bengal

Geography
Location	Bay of Bengal
Coordinates	11.557°N 92.241°E
Archipelago	Andaman Islands
Adjacent to	Bay of Bengal

Which is the main Indian island?

The two major island groups in India are the Lakshadweep islands and the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The Andaman and Nicobar islands are present in the Bay of Bengal and are an India archipelago. In this group of islands there are around 300 islands.

Where is the smallest island in India?

Island at a glance
Distance to Malabar coast	483 km from Kochi
Total geographical Area	0.10 sq.Kms
Maximum Length	0.57 km
Width	0.28 km

Island at a glance
Distance to Malabar coast	483 km from Kochi
Total geographical Area	0.10 sq.Kms
Maximum Length	0.57 km
Width	0.28 km

Which city is called 7 islands?

These islands now constitute the southern part of the city of Bombay (Mumbai). The original islands handed over to England were as follows: Isle of Bombay. Colaba.

Does Pakistan have any islands?

Pakistan being a coastal country boasts several islands including Charna Island, Astola Island, Manora Island, Malan Island, Zalzala Jazeera, Bundel Island, Clifton Oyster Rocks, Buddo Island, etc.

Which is the only island in India?

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 572 islands, of which 37 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The territory is about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and separated from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea.

What are the 5 islands called?

The five islands are Flinders Islet, Bass Islet, Martin Islet, Big Island and Rocky Islet, which together make up an area of approximately 26 hectares. Five Islands Nature Reserve is of significance for its biological values.

What country is made up of 4 islands?

Country	No. of islands	No. of inhabited islands
Hong Kong	263
Iceland	31	4
India	1,382	47
Indonesia	17,508	6,000

Country	No. of islands	No. of inhabited islands
Hong Kong	263
Iceland	31	4
India	1,382	47
Indonesia	17,508	6,000

What are the three main islands of India?

Indian Islands: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands & New Moore Island.