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The islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, an archipelago
of 27 coral islands and open reefs, spread out over 200-400kms
are near to Kerala. Andrott, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat,
Kadmath, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltanand Minicoy are the only
inhabited islands. These islands form the smallest of the
Union Territories of India. About 93 percent of the people
in Lakshadweep are Shafi Muslims of the Sunni sect,and they
speak Malayalam.
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Lakshadweep economy, the
major products being coconut and coir. Coconut is the only
major crop grown here. Coconut fibre extraction and conversion
of its fibre products is the main industry in the islands.The
other major activity here, is fishing.
Places of Diving
Bangaram
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