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Port Blair
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Port Blair pronunciation is the largest town and a municipal council in Andamans district in the Andaman Islands and the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. It lies on the east coast of South Andaman Island and is the main entry point to the islands. It is also the headquarters for the Indian district of Andaman, and the local administrative sub division, which is also called Port Blair. It is also home to several museums and a major base for the Indian Coast Guard.
As of 2001 India India, Port Blair had a population of 100,186 inhabitants. The males constitute 55 percent of the population and females 45 percent. Port Blair has an average literacy rate of 77 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent, male literacy is 81 percent, and female literacy is 72 percent. In Port Blair, 11 percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
Port Blair experiences a boom with day tourists, owing to the clear air, town character with rich culture, high quality of life and conspicuously original history. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people also combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in India.
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