Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
| Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (M.G.M.N.P) | |
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This is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park near Port Blair, Andaman Islands. Its popularly known as "Jolly buoy" islands. | |
| Location | Andaman Islands, India |
| Nearest city | Wandur |
| Area | 281.5 km2 (108.7 sq mi) |
| Established | 1983 |
Nickname: North Mahatma Gandhi Islands | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 11°32′N 92°36′E / 11.53°N 92.60°E |
| Archipelago | Andaman Islands |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 17 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 29.043 km2 (11.214 sq mi)land area |
| Highest elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Highest point | Tarmugli Island |
| Administration | |
| District | South Andaman |
| Island group | Andaman Islands |
| Island sub-group | Rutland Archipelago |
| Tehsil | Port Blair Tehsil |
| Largest settlement | Jolly Buoy Beach |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2011) |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 744103 |
| Telephone code | 031927 |
| Official website | www |
| Census Code | 35.639.0004 |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English |
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a national park in India, near Wandoor on the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.