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ᦵLakshadweep is an archipelago of twelve atolls, three

reefs and five submerged banks, with a total of about

thirty-nine islands and islets.

ᦵThe reefs are in fact also atolls, although mostly

submerged, with only small unvegetated sand cays

above the high-water mark.

ᦵThe main islands are Kavaratti, Agatti, Minicoy, and

Amini. The total population of the territory is 64,429

according to the 2011 census. Agatti has an airport with

direct flights from Kochi.