Talk:Lakshadweep

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"There is no specific language used in these islands. For communication each island has there own dialect." (contribution from User:Noorul). I guess as far as Indians are concerned, folks out there just say mumble mumble mumble...

The natives of Lakshadweep speak a special local dilect of the Malayalam language. thunderboltz 11:55, 10 February 2006 (UTC)

They are residents of these islands are Indians themselves. IndiBoy 05:45, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)

• Every time I read that "mumble mumble mumble..." I burst out laughing... :-p Tomer ^TALK July 3, 2005 21:52 (UTC)

NO Lakshadweep is a Union territory. It cannot be renamed. Merge the archipelego here instead. =Nichalp «Talk»= 19:02, July 14, 2005 (UTC)

Name in Malayalam

Why is the name not written in Malayalam as well as in English and Tamil (which it doesn't need to be) since the islands' official language is Malayalam. I don't know why the name is in Tamil.

The people of Lakshadweep speak jasari language which does not have a script of its own but is normally written using malayalam scripts. (the language is not similar to malayalam - a native of Kerala will find difficult to understand the island language).

Kiltan island

Kiltan island was missing in the list inhabited islands. I have added it earlier. But someone removed that island from the list. What might be the reason to remove that island from the list. Noorul 14:20, 12 November 2005 (UTC)

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Lakshadweep
Location of Lakshadweep
Capital	Kavaratti 10.57° N 72.62° E
Abbreviation	IN-LD
Official languages	Malayalam
Administrator	Parimal Rai
Formation	1956-11-01
Area	32 km² (7th)
Population (2001)	60,595 (7th)
Density	1,894/km²
Districts	1
Time zone	IST (UTC +5:30)
Seal of Indian Government

Why does it say 7th?

They are not ranked 7th in area or population in area or population—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.206.165.44 (talk) 04:48, 28 January 2007 (UTC).

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Entertainment in Lakshadweep

Can someone add about the recreational facilities for the natives in Lakshadweep?
1. What are the sports/games played in the island?
2. What about the Television channels available?
3. Are there any FM Radio channels available?
4. Are there Cinema theaters in Lakshadweep ?
5. Are there any parks ?
6. Are there any festivals celebrated in large numbers ?
7. Is Internet available in all the islands ?
8. Are people owning cars/bikes etc. in Lakshadweep ?
Anish Viswa 10:08, 29 July 2011 (UTC)