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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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The Indian Navy said Saturday it plans to build a base called INS Jatayu on Minicoy, the southernmost island in the Lakshadweep archipelago.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indian archipelago Lakshadweep triggered an unexpected row that soured ties with neighbouring Maldives.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Entry to Lakshadweep is also limited by permits issued by the administration.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

It seems to be working - Google searches for Lakshadweep, which doesn't often make it to primetime news, jumped to an all-time high last week.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

The three were responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts on his official X account promoting the pristine beaches of India’s Lakshadweep archipelago for Indian travelers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

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