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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 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

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

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

From BBC Jan. 17, 2024

Three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory comments about him, sparking outrage on Indian social media and prompting many to highlight Lakshadweep as an alternative tourist destination.

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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