Lakshadweep

American  

[luhk-shuh-dweep] / ˌlʌk ʃəˈdwip /

noun

1. a union territory of India comprising a group of islands and coral reefs in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India. About 12 sq. mi. (31 sq. km).

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Example Sentences

The Indian government believes that the white sand beaches of Lakshadweep have untapped potential for tourism.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

The spat started when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted pictures on social media of himself walking and snorkeling in Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago that looks nearly identical to islands in the Maldives.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

"The long-term stability of Lakshadweep islands depends on the ecological integrity of her coral reefs, lagoons and beaches," says Rohan Arthur, a marine biologist and coral reef ecologist who has researched the islands since 1996.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

"The natural beauty of Lakshadweep carries immense possibilities for development of the tourism sector. The administration has launched several initiatives, including adding more rooms," he told news agency PTI.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Unplanned or piecemeal development that does not account for climate resilience would only add to the brewing habitability crisis in Lakshadweep, he adds.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024