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Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory in the Indian sub-continent. The whole of Lakshad-weep area is comprised of three coral reefs, five banks that are immersed under water and twelve atolls. The wonderful land of Lakshadweep has immense possibility of being a world famous tour-ist spot.
Lakshadweep covers an area of thirty-two square kilometers. The Tropical Paradise, as the beauti-ful islands of Lakshadweep is lovingly called, is a group of thirty-six scattered islands. Out of these only ten islands are inhabited and the rest of the islands remain uninhabited and are yet to be explored. Kavaratti is the capital of the beautiful Lakshadweep islands.
Geographical location of the area of Lakshadweep is at 71 degree and 74-degree East Longitude and at 80 degree & 12 degree 30 minutes North Latitude.
According to the census of 2001, the total population of all the islands is about 60,650. Out of this, 31,131 are males and 29,519 are females. The Population Density in Lakshadweep is around 500 to 2500 people per square kilometers.
Muslims occupy majority of the area of the inhabited islands though Hindus and Christians are also part of the human community of the islands of Lakshadweep.
The Lakshadweep Area has 0486 as its STD code. As registered in the census of 2001, the liter-acy rate of the area is 87.52 percent. The official language of the islands of Lakshadweep is Mala-yalam. Like the other places in the world, the geography and history of Lakshadweep influences many of the people of Lakshadweep and their culture.
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What is the capital of Lakshadweep islands?
Kavaratti is the administrative capital of the Lakshadweep islands
Name the group of island lying in Arabian sea?
Lakshadweep island
How many islands are actually there in Lakshadweep islands?
Lakshadweep has 36 islands in total and only 10 islands are inhabited.
What is the capital of Lakshadweep India?
Kavaratti is the administrative capital of the Lakshadweep islands
Why is lakshadweep known as coral islands?
lakshadweep islands are called coral islands as polyps, over the years when die forms layers of land. it is a natural and slow phenomena. thus, like this Lakshadweep is formed.
How many islands in India?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the east and The Lakshadweep Islands in the west.
What is the old name of lakshadweep islands?
Laccadive islands
How many islands are in Lakshadweep islands?
There are a total of 39 islands that make up Lakshadweep. There are twelve atolls, three reefs and five submerged banks. The geography of Lakshadweep changes frequently with growing reefs and fluctuating ocean levels.
What is the Meaning of lakshadweep?
lakshadweep means 'one hundred thousand islands ' in malyalam
Why is Lakshadweep is known as a coral island?
lakshadweep islands are called coral islands as polyps, over the years when die forms layers of land. it is a natural and slow phenomena. thus, like this Lakshadweep is formed.
How many islands are there in lakshadweep?
There are a total of 39 islands that make up Lakshadweep. There are twelve atolls, three reefs and five submerged banks. The geography of Lakshadweep changes frequently with growing reefs and fluctuating ocean levels.
Does India own the Lakshadweep Islands?
Yes, India does own the Lakshadweep Islands. As far as I know, its under India's president's comand. It doesn't have any government in it.
