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Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India, comprising 36 islands scattered across the Arabian Sea. These coral islands are known for their untouched natural beauty, turquoise lagoons, rich marine biodiversity, and traditional Muslim culture.

• Etymology: The word Lakshadweep is derived from Sanskrit, meaning “a hundred thousand islands.”
• Status: Union Territory since 1956.
• Capital: Kavaratti
• Population: ~64,000 (as per 2021 estimates)
• Area: 32 sq. km (smallest UT by land area)
• Official Languages: Malayalam, Jeseri (a dialect), English, and Mahl (in Minicoy)