Andaman and Nicobar Islands Create Guinness World Records

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently achieved global recognition by setting two Guinness World Records through unique underwater events conducted at Swaraj Dweep (formerly Havelock Island). 

The first Guinness World Record was created by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep.

Key Details:

The Indian Tricolour measured approximately 60 metres × 40 metres.

The operation involved more than 200 trained divers.

Record for Tallest Underwater Human Stack:

A second Guinness World Record was achieved through the formation of the tallest underwater human stack.

Main Highlights

A team of 14 divers formed a human stack underwater.

The structure measured approximately 22.3 metres.

Divers maintained the formation underwater for nearly three minutes to satisfy Guinness World Records criteria.

Objective Behind the Record Attempts:

The initiatives were organised to:

Promote the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as an international scuba diving destination.

Encourage eco-tourism and adventure tourism.

Showcase India’s maritime capability and underwater tourism potential.

Increase global attention towards the islands’ marine biodiversity and tourism infrastructure.

About Swaraj Dweep:

Historical Background

Swaraj Dweep was earlier known as Havelock Island.

The island was renamed in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Swaraj Dweep is famous for:

Scuba diving

Coral reefs

White sand beaches

Marine biodiversity

Adventure tourism

Radhanagar Beach located on the island is considered one of Asia’s famous beaches.

About Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory of India located in the Bay of Bengal.

Geographical Features

Composed of more than 500 islands and islets.

Divided into:

Andaman Islands

Nicobar Islands

Separated by the Ten Degree Channel.

The islands hold major strategic significance because:

They are located near important international sea routes.

India’s only tri-services command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command, is situated here.

Capital: Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)

Highest Peak: Saddle Peak

Only Active Volcano in India: Barren Island

Southernmost Point of India: Indira Point

Sea: Bay of Bengal