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Social life of the people dwelling in Lakshwadeep Islands

➢ It is considered the smallest Union Territory of India

with a population of 64,429 in 2011.

➢ The main occupation of the people is fishing, coconut

cultivation and coir twisting. Tourism is an emerging

industry.

➢ in Lakshadweep. More than 90 percent of the people of

this union territory follow Islam. Hinduism

and Christianity are the other religions followed by

the people here.