India's smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union Territory and is comprised of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands.The islands have a total area of 32 sq.kms and the lagoons enclosed by the atolls cover an area of 4200 sq.kms. Its territorial waters extend to 20,000 sq.kms and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to 4,00,000 sq.kms. Only 10 of these islands namely, Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy are inhabited. Kavaratti is the Administrative Headquarters of the Union Territory. The islands are restricted area and permit from the Administration is required to visit the islands.
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Lakshadweep - At a Glance
| Population(2011) | 64,429 |
| Density of Population | 2013 people/Kms. |
| Administrative Headquarter | Kavaratti |
| Location | 8o - 12o 13' North Latitude and 71o - 74o East longitude |
| Total geographical Area | 32 sq.kms |
| Major islands | Minicoy, Kalpeni, Androth, Agatti, Kavaratti, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Bangaram and Pitti |
| Temperature | 32oC (Max.) to 28oC (Min.) |
| Humidity | 70-75% |
| Highest Rainfall | 241.8 mm. recorded in 24 hours |
| Unique feature | The only coral reef island in India, rich flora and fauna. Great tourist destination for Water sports, Fishing etc. Virgin, Fragile eco-system. A unique and quiet getaway destinations |
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