The Cinque Islands are a pair of islands in the Andaman Archipelago, on the north side of Duncan Passage, between Rutland Island and Passage Island.[1] They are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India.

The Cinque Islands are a famous underwater diving spot.[2] The strait between North Cinque and Rutland is called Manners Strait.

References

  1. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute. ProStar Publications. 2005. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-57785-662-7.
  2. ^ Jain, Nayantara (2022-09-12). "5 lesser-known Andaman experiences beyond Havelock". Condé Nast Traveller India. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
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11°16′N 92°42′E / 11.267°N 92.700°E / 11.267; 92.700


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