Lakshadweep Geography for UPSC: Interactive Map, Rivers and Protected Areas
a union territory of coral atolls in the Arabian Sea
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At a glance
Capital
Kavaratti
Language
Malayalam
Dance
Lava
Area
32.62 km²
Coastline
~132 km
Highest peak
19 m
Why UPSC asks about Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is India's smallest UT: coral atolls (Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti) in the Arabian Sea. UPSC tests atoll vs fringing-reef distinctions, the 9-degree channel (with Minicoy's separation), coral bleaching under the Blue Economy theme, and the contrast with the Andamans' volcanic origin.
Did you know
Lakshadweep has no biosphere reserve. India's 18 biosphere reserves are spread across only 16 states, and Lakshadweep is not among them. The nearest is Nilgiri (Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka).
Did you know
Lakshadweep has no national park. The nearest national park is Gulf of Mannar Marine (Tamil Nadu).
Pitti Bird Sanctuary
A tiny uninhabited coral islet in Lakshadweep, an important breeding site for seabirds such as the sooty tern and brown noddy, surrounded by rich reefs.
Uninhabited islet; breeding site for sooty terns.
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