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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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Amid the ongoing irritants in relations, Delhi has commissioned a new naval base in the Indian archipelago Lakshadweep, close to the Maldives.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 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 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 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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