Which island group of India lies to its south-east?

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie to the southeast of mainland India, in the Bay of Bengal.

Key Points:

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands form a Union Territory of India.
• Location: They are situated to the southeast of the Indian subcontinent and to the south of Myanmar.
• They consist of 572 islands, divided into two main groups:
  • Andaman Islands (north)
  • Nicobar Islands (south)
• Strategic Importance: These islands are close to the Malacca Strait, an important international sea trade route.
• Difference from Lakshadweep: While Lakshadweep lies to the southwest of India in the Arabian Sea, the Andaman and Nicobar lie to the southeast in the Bay of Bengal.