Amindivi Islands

islands, India

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The Amindivi Islands are a group of islands that form part of the northern Laccadives in the Arabian Sea, belonging to India. These islands are coral atolls and are the northernmost part of the Lakshadweep union territory. Lakshadweep, meaning "Hundred Thousand Islands," is a collection of about three dozen islands off India's southwestern coast.12

The Amindivi Islands, along with Minicoy, are the principal islands within Lakshadweep. Ten of the islands are inhabited, with Kavaratti serving as the administrative center. The climate is tropical, with temperatures ranging from about 70°F to 90°F (20°C to 32°C) year-round. The economy is largely based on coconut cultivation and fishing, particularly for tuna.2

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6 km) in breadth; the Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls. The higher eastern sides of the islands are the most suited for human habitation, while the low-lying lagoons on the western sides…
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6 km) in breadth; the Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls. The higher eastern sides of the islands are the most suited for human habitation, while the low-lying lagoons on the western sides…
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