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Where is Lakshadweep located in relation to the southwestern coast of India?
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Lakshadweep
Beach on Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep is a union territory of India consisting of a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea off the southwestern coast of the country. The easternmost island of the territory is situated approximately 185 miles (300 km) from the coast of the state of Keralam.1