Nine Degree Channel
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Overview
The Nine Degree Channel separates Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep group.
It runs along the 9° N latitude, separating Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep group around Kalpeni.
It is one of the busiest sea routes between West Asia and East Asia.
Ships moving between the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Malacca often pass through it.
It is about 200 km wide.
It is important for India's maritime security.
The Lakshadweep islands lie on both sides of it.
It is often asked in questions about channels and straits.
Geography and key facts
- Between Minicoy and the rest of Lakshadweep
- Minicoy–Kalpeni gap
- Along 9° N
Why it matters for UPSC
A classic map question.
Note for UPSC
Separates Kalpeni/Lakshadweep from Minicoy.
Useful for questions on maritime geography, ports and islands nearby.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Nine Degree Channel yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Gulf, bay or strait
- Location
- At sea
- Coordinates
- 9.000°N, 73.000°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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