- In the Arabian Sea, there are three types of islands. (1) Amindivi Islands (2) Laccadive Islands (consisting of five major islands including Kavaratti) and (3) Minicoy.
- At present these islands are collectively known as Lakshadweep. The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of 25 small islands.
- Amindivi Islands are the northernmost while the Minicoy island is the southernmost.
- Andrott (4.9 sq km) is the largest Island. Minicoy (4.5 sq km) is the second largest.
- Their topography is flat and relief features such as hills, streams, valleys, etc. are absent.