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Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep is an Indian island group in the Arabian Sea known for coral atolls, lagoons, marine biodiversity and close-knit island communities.

Key points

  • Union Territory of India
  • Composed largely of coral islands and atolls
  • Known for lagoons, reefs and maritime culture
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026