What are the famous islands in India?

1. andaman islands is a group of islands located between the Bay of Bengal and the Sea of Myanmar, north of Dushi Gorge. For a long time, North andaman islands, Central andaman islands and South andaman islands have been collectively referred to as Greater andaman islands. Other major islands include Landing Island, West Island and little andaman. Andaman islands, Dushi Gorge and Nicobar Islands, collectively known as Andaman-Nicobar Islands, are Indian overseas territories. Originally ruled by British India (1789 was occupied by Britain), India inherited this field after independence.

2. Elephant Island Elephanta is an island in the seaport of Mumbai, India, belonging to Maharashtra, located at18 57 ′ north latitude and 72 56 ′ east longitude. India's name is Gharapuri, which comes from the name of a village in the south of the island. The island is famous for four Hindu temples and seven grottoes carved on rocks, the most famous of which is Shiva Temple. /kloc-When the Portuguese landed on the island in the 0/7th century, they found a stone carving elephant, hence the name. It was later destroyed by the Portuguese army. The highest altitude is 173 meters, the coastline is 7 kilometers long and the area is 4 square kilometers. Under the restoration and protection of islanders in the 1970s, the island is now a tourist attraction. Elephant Island is open to tourists every day except Monday. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. Salsater Island is located on the west coast of Maharashtra, with latitude 20 north and longitude 72 east. Islands in the Arabian Sea. Salsat Island was originally composed of several small islands, which were connected into an island in19th century and early 20th century. It borders Wasai Creek in the north, Uhlhaas River in the northeast, Tana Creek and Mumbai Bay in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the south and west. Mumbai is located on the peninsula at the southern tip of the island, and the urban area and suburbs cover most of the island together. To the north of the island is Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Tana is located in the northeast corner of the island, near tana river. Administratively, most of the island belongs to the municipal district of Mumbai. Administratively, it is divided into two districts, the urban area of Mumbai and the suburbs of Mumbai. The northern part of the island belongs to Tana District, which extends to the mainland through the Wasai River and tana river. Some parts of the island are hills, and many hills have been leveled for reclamation. The south is connected with the original seven islands of Mumbai, covering an area of 436 square kilometers (168 square miles). The highest point is 468 meters (1, 535 feet) above sea level. The population is13175000 (2001).

4. Mumbai Seven Islands Mumbai is an island in the Arabian Sea of Mumbai, India, located at 18.59 north latitude and 72.5 east longitude. It consists of Mumbai Island, Kolaba Island, Little Kolaba Island or Old Lady Island, Mahim Island, Mazagan Island, Paraire Island and Wally Island. 1508 Portuguese explorer and businessman Francisco de Almeida sailed to Mumbai Island and found it a natural harbor. 1533, the Portuguese occupied Boshengbao in the northern part of Mumbai mainland. 166 1 June, Mumbai came under British jurisdiction. 1782 In June, seven small islands in Mumbai were reclaimed from the sea and later became a big island. Now it is the old city of Mumbai, which includes the center of Mumbai. It is the richest area in India and the commercial center of India. Since the merger of the seven islands in the 20th century, it covers an area of 70 square kilometers. After that, it was connected with Salsater Island and Trombe in the north by land reclamation, and the total area increased to 533 square kilometers, forming today's Mumbai City.