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An aerial view of Greater Nicobar island in India from the helicopter. One can see the grassland and the river between the forest. A beach is visible from the air. Great Nicobar is the largest of the Nicobar Islands of India, north of Sumatra. Indira Point, its southernmost tip, is also the southernmost point of India. The island of Sumatra is located to the south of Great Nicobar. The island covers 1045 km² but is sparsely inhabited, with a population of 9,440, largely being covered by rainforest and known for its diverse wildlife. The island was severely affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami with many deaths, and was cut off from all outside contact for more than a day. The island has several rivers, including the Alexandra, Amrit Kaur, Dogmar and Galathea. Virtually all r