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ANDROTH is
the nearest island to the mainland and has an east-west
orientation unlike other islands lying in the north-south
direction.It is the Largest island in the Lakshadweep.Thick
vegetation mainly coconut groves ,add to the beauty of the
island.It was the first island to embrace ISLAM. The Saint
Ubaidullah,who is belived to have converted the people of
islands to islam,died here and his tomb still remains in the
Juma'at Mosque. Religious preachers from here are held in
high esteem.Fishing industry is well developed,next only to
Minicoy and Agatti.Coir and Copra are the major products of
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