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The People of Andaman & Nicobar

The islands' population is broadly divided into two groups:

A. Indigenous Tribes (Native Inhabitants)

The indigenous tribal communities have lived in isolation for thousands of years and continue to follow their ancestral traditions and nomadic lifestyles.

 Great Andamanese – One of the oldest tribes, now partially assimilated into modern society.
 Onges – A small tribe living in Little Andaman, practicing hunting and gathering.
 Jarwas – A nomadic hunter-gatherer tribe living in dense forests.
 Sentinelese – Considered the last uncontacted tribe in the world, they live on North Sentinel Island and reject outside contact.
 Shompens – A lesser-known Nicobarese tribe residing in Great Nicobar.

 Restricted Areas: Many tribal areas are off-limits to visitors to protect their way of life and prevent the spread of diseases.