- These are coral-origin islands
- It is the extension of mid-oceanic ridges.
- 8 Degree Channel separates islands of Minicoy and Maldives.
- 9 Degree Channel separates the island of Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago.
- It consists of 25 small islands.
- Islands are classified into
- Minicoy Islands
- It is the largest and most advanced one.
- It is the southernmost one.
- Laccadive Islands
- Aminidivi Islands
- The 11 degree channel separates it in the north from the south Cannanore island.
- It is the northernmost island of the Lakshadweep.
- Minicoy Islands
