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The
Laccadive Islands, renamed Lakshadweep in 1973, are located in the Arabian
Sea off the coast of Kerala, some 200 to 300 km away consists of 36 coral
islands covering a land area of 32 sq. km, only ten are inhabited.
They are, in descending order
of size, Minicoy, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan,
Chetlat and Bitra. The main islands are Kavarrati, Minicoy, and Amini.
In all, the archipelago offers good facilities for cruising and swimming
in the crystal-clear water of the lagoons.
The historical record shows
that around the 7th century a Muslim saint was shipwrecked on the island
of Amini. The inhabitants were converted to Islam despite initial opposition.
The islands form the smallest Union Territories and was constituted in
1956.
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Climate: |
Throughout the Year - Warm
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Clothing: |
Throughout the Year - Cottons
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