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Diu

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Di·u  (d)
An island of western India in the Arabian Sea northwest of Mumbai (Bombay). A Portuguese possession after 1535, Diu was invaded by India in 1961 and annexed the following year. It is now part of the union territory of Daman and Diu.
Diu [ˈdiːuː]
n
(Placename) a small island off the NW coast of India: together with a mainland area, it formed a district of Portuguese India (1535-1961); formerly part of the Indian Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu (1962-87)
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Assessing the impact of its movement, in consultation with the IMD, Ministry of Home Affairs has sent advisories to the concerned State Governments of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Lakshadweep, every few hours.
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Byline: AM Sprinkled with pearl white beaches and buildings reflecting Portuguese architecture, Diu is a lovely laidback town on the western coast This tiny island has a certain charm that grips you from the moment you enter this place.
Of Sun, Surf, Sand and Spires by India Today Travel Plus
 
 
 
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