The tiniest Union Territory of India with only one district, Lakshadweep is spread across just 32 sq km and is an archipelago that consists of 12 atolls and three reefs along with 10 inhabited islands, 17 uninhabited islands attached islets, 4 newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs in the Arabian Sea. The islands that are inhabited are Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Andrott, Kalpeni and Minicoy, out of which Bitra is the smallest of all with a population of just 225 persons. It has a lagoon area of 4,200 sq km and 20,000 sq km of territorial waters. More than 93% of the population of the islands are indigenous and belong to the Shafi School of the Sunni Sect of Islam and have been described as Scheduled Tribes because of their social and economic backwardness.

Tourist Destinations:

Kavaratti is the administrative capital of the Lakshadweep islands. The swaying coconut canopies invite you for the time of your life. While at Kavaratti do not miss out on the Urja mosque that happens to be one of the most beautiful mosques amongst the 52 mosques in Kavaratti. The ornate ceiling of the mosque has been carved out from a single piece of driftwood. The other must visit at Kavaratti is the Aquarium that will captivate you with the variety of colorful fish and corals. Then there is the Lakshadweep Museum that is home to several artifacts.