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Kavaratti is a town situated in the Union territory of Lakshwadeep.
Kavaratti lies to the southern part of the state of Kerala off the shoreline. Kavaratti is surrounded totally by the Arabian Sea from all sides. The town is almost aligned with the sea level.
As per the 2001 count on India census the population of Kavaratti was noted to be 10,113.
Majority of the people in Kavaratti are engaged in fishing. Tourism also plays a vital role in the economy of Kavaratti.
The climate of the town is mostly moist. During summers it is quiet humid and generally very pleasant in winters. The average temperature in Kavaratti range recorded was 22º C-35ºC. Kavaratti receives a considerate amount of rainfall.
The town of Kavaratti is a major destination for Indian water sports. The town also hosts a few islands with very rich marine life.
The chief language of the people of Kavaratti is Malayalam. .
The island also hosts a range of 52 mosques.
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