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India’s smallest Union Territory, Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km.
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There are three main group of islands:
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Amindivi Islands
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Laccadive Islands
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Minicoy Island.
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Amindivi Islands are the northernmost while the Minicoy island is the southernmost.
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All are tiny islands of coral origin (Atoll) and are surrounded by fringing reefs.
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The Capital is Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT.
