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Nicobari tribe of the Car Nicobar Island: keeping pace with time

Journal of Human Ecology16 (3) • Published In 2004 • Pages: 155-161

By: Chauhan, Nidhi, Padalia, Hitendra, Gupta, Stutee, Porwal, M. C. (Mahesh Chandra), Roy, P. S. (Partha Sarathi).

Abstract
This article on the ethnobotany of Car Nicobar Island provides an overview of island history, a summary of population and climate, and an inventory of plants and their uses. Using satellite data, the author identifies the botanical zones on the island and major plant species. Soil properties are also discussed.
Subjects
Population
Composition of population
Topography and geology
Soil
Flora
Agriculture
Diet
Pharmaceuticals
culture
Nicobarese
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2014
Field Date
2002-2003
Coverage Date
1901-2003
Coverage Place
Car Nicobar Island, Nicobar Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Notes
Nidhi Chauhan, Hitendra Padalia, Stutee Gupta, M.C. Porwal and P.S. Roy
Included bibliographical references (p. 161)
LCCN
90902639
LCSH
Nicobarese (Indic people)