Lakshadweep

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lakshadweep

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1. How many people live in Lakshadweep?64,473 (2011 Census)
2. How big is Lakshadweep?32.62 km²
3. What is the capital of Lakshadweep?Kavaratti
4. What language do people speak in Lakshadweep?English
5. What is the geological context?Northernmost part of the Chagos-Lakshadweep Ridge, an undersea mountain range
6. What are Lakshadweep islands and where are they located?Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea, 220 to 440 kilometers off India's Malabar Coast. They are part of the Chagos-Lakshadweep Ridge, an undersea mountain range.

Archipelago: A chain, cluster, or collection of islands, often located in a sea or ocean.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): A maritime zone extending up to 200 nautical miles from the coast, granting sovereign rights for resource exploration and management.
Union Territory: A federated territory in India directly administered by the Union Government, distinct from states.
Atoll: A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon.