Total islands 1 Length 5.4 km (3.36 mi) Elevation 0 cm Postal code 744202 | Major islands Defence Width 1.4 km (0.87 mi) Area 5.04 km² Area code 031927 | |
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Defence Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. the island is lying 33.5 km (21 mi) north from Port Blair.
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Geography
The island belongs to the Defence Group and lies in the sound of Jirkatang.
Administration
Politically, Defence Island, along neighboring islands, is part of Ferrargunj Taluk.
References
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA