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| major_islands = {{hlist|Agatti Island|[[Kalpatti Island]]}}
| major_islands = {{hlist|Agatti Island|[[Kalpatti Island]]}}
| area_km2 = 3.226
| area_km2 = 3.226
| area_footnotes = <ref name="cit">{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/lakshadweep/data%20sheet.pdf |title=Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census |publisher=Government of Lakshadweep |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722061135/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/lakshadweep/data%20sheet.pdf |archivedate=2016-07-22 }}</ref>
| area_footnotes = <ref name="cit">{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/lakshadweep/data%20sheet.pdf |title=Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census |publisher=Government of Lakshadweep |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722061135/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/lakshadweep/data%20sheet.pdf |archivedate=2016-07-22 }}</ref>
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| postal_code = 68255x
| postal_code = 682553
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 0489x
| area_code = 04894
| website = {{URL|http://www.lakshadweep.gov.in/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.lakshadweep.gov.in/}}
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'''Agatti Island''' is a 7.6&nbsp;km long island, situated on a [[coral]] [[atoll]] called Agatti atoll in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. It is {{convert|2034|km|abbr=on}} south of the city of [[Delhi]].
'''Agatti Island''' is a 7.6&nbsp;km long island, situated on a [[coral]] [[atoll]] called Agatti atoll in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. It is {{convert|459|km|abbr=on}} west of the city of [[Kochi]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Agatti is located about 459&nbsp;km (285&nbsp;mi) off [[Kochi]] in the mainland and 7&nbsp;km to the southwest of [[Bangaram Atoll|Bangaram]], the nearest island. Agatti is 531&nbsp;km away from [[Kollam]] ([[Quilon]]) and 529&nbsp;km away from [[Kollam Port]].<ref>[https://www.google.co.in/?gws_rd=ssl#q=agatti+island+to+kollam+distance Kollam to Agatti]</ref> [[Kavaratti]], the closest inhabited island, lies 54&nbsp;km to the SE and [[Suheli Par]] atoll 76&nbsp;km to the south. Agatti Atoll's total land area is {{convert|3.226|km2|abbr=on}} (of it, The main island {{convert|3.141|km2|abbr=on}} and the small [[Kalpatti Island]] has {{convert|0.085|km2|abbr=on}}. Kalpatti is located at the southern end on the same reef.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |title=Oceandots - Agatti |accessdate=2011-11-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223043232/http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |archivedate=2010-12-23 |df= }}</ref>
Agatti is located about 364&nbsp;km off [[Kannur]], 394&nbsp;km off [[Kozhikode]], and 459&nbsp;km (285&nbsp;mi) off [[Kochi]] in the mainland and 7&nbsp;km to the southwest of [[Bangaram Atoll|Bangaram]], the nearest island. Agatti is 531&nbsp;km away from [[Kollam]] ([[Quilon]]) and 529&nbsp;km away from [[Kollam Port]].<ref>[https://www.google.co.in/?gws_rd=ssl#q=agatti+island+to+kollam+distance Kollam to Agatti]</ref> [[Kavaratti]], the closest inhabited island, lies 54&nbsp;km to the SE and [[Suheli Par]] atoll 76&nbsp;km to the south. Agatti Atoll's total land area is {{convert|3.226|km2|abbr=on}} (of it, The main island {{convert|3.141|km2|abbr=on}} and the small [[Kalpatti Island]] has {{convert|0.085|km2|abbr=on}}. Kalpatti is located at the southern end on the same reef.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |title=Oceandots - Agatti |accessdate=2011-11-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223043232/http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |archivedate=2010-12-23 }}</ref>
The [[lagoon]] area is {{convert|24.84|km2|abbr=on}}.
The [[lagoon]] area is {{convert|24.84|km2|abbr=on}}.

==Climate==
{{Weather box
| location = Agatti Island ([[Agatti Airport]]) 1981–2010, extremes 1996–2012
| metric first = Y
| single line = Y
| width = auto
| Jan record high C = 35.3
| Feb record high C = 35.3
| Mar record high C = 38.0
| Apr record high C = 37.8
| May record high C = 37.0
| Jun record high C = 37.8
| Jul record high C = 32.7
| Aug record high C = 34.8
| Sep record high C = 33.3
| Oct record high C = 35.0
| Nov record high C = 35.0
| Dec record high C = 36.3
| year record high C = 38.0
| Jan high C = 31.2
| Feb high C = 31.5
| Mar high C = 32.4
| Apr high C = 33.2
| May high C = 32.8
| Jun high C = 31.1
| Jul high C = 30.4
| Aug high C = 30.5
| Sep high C = 30.5
| Oct high C = 30.9
| Nov high C = 31.4
| Dec high C = 31.3
| year high C = 31.4
| Jan low C = 25.8
| Feb low C = 26.0
| Mar low C = 27.0
| Apr low C = 28.1
| May low C = 27.6
| Jun low C = 25.9
| Jul low C = 25.7
| Aug low C = 25.8
| Sep low C = 25.8
| Oct low C = 26.1
| Nov low C = 26.1
| Dec low C = 25.9
| year low C = 26.3
| Jan record low C = 22.5
| Feb record low C = 23.5
| Mar record low C = 24.2
| Apr record low C = 23.2
| May record low C = 22.1
| Jun record low C = 22.3
| Jul record low C = 22.7
| Aug record low C = 22.5
| Sep record low C = 22.7
| Oct record low C = 22.2
| Nov record low C = 22.1
| Dec record low C = 22.8
| year record low C = 22.1
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 8.3
| Feb rain mm = 2.0
| Mar rain mm = 0.5
| Apr rain mm = 5.6
| May rain mm = 179.6
| Jun rain mm = 337.2
| Jul rain mm = 339.9
| Aug rain mm = 206.6
| Sep rain mm = 142.3
| Oct rain mm = 179.8
| Nov rain mm = 105.3
| Dec rain mm = 58.7
| year rain mm = 1566.0
| Jan rain days = 0.6
| Feb rain days = 0.2
| Mar rain days = 0.1
| Apr rain days = 0.4
| May rain days = 6.5
| Jun rain days = 16.0
| Jul rain days = 16.1
| Aug rain days = 12.5
| Sep rain days = 10.0
| Oct rain days = 9.3
| Nov rain days = 5.5
| Dec rain days = 2.4
| year rain days = 79.5
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 69
| Feb humidity = 68
| Mar humidity = 67
| Apr humidity = 67
| May humidity = 72
| Jun humidity = 79
| Jul humidity = 80
| Aug humidity = 78
| Sep humidity = 78
| Oct humidity = 77
| Nov humidity = 75
| Dec humidity = 70
|year humidity = 73
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archivedate = 5 February 2020
| url = http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Agatti (A) Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 7–8
| accessdate = 29 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
{{cite web
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| archivedate = 5 February 2020
| url = http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
| page = M112
| accessdate = 29 February 2020}}</ref>
}}


==Population==
==Population==
{{pie chart
Its population as per the 2011 census was 7,560 and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.<ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/territories/lakshadweep/land/islands.htm Web123India]</ref> Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller [[Ibn Batuta]]. Most people speak [[Malayalam]] and English and [[Tamil_language|Tamil[தமிழ்]]]. Agatti has its own 100&nbsp;kW power house which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a Sea Water [[Desalination]] unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders.
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Agatti Island (2011)<ref name="Agatti Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/lakshadweep/lakshadweep/agatti-population.html|title=Agatti Island population|work=Census India 2011|accessdate=15 January 2024}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Islam]]
|value1 = 96.8
|color1 = Green
|label2 = [[Hinduism]]
|value2 = 2.68
|color2 = DarkOrange
|label3 = [[Christianity]]
|value3 = 0.28
|color3 = Blue
|label4 = Not Stated
|value4 = 0.24
|color4 = Black
}}


Its population in the 2011 census was 7,560, and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.<ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/territories/lakshadweep/land/islands.htm Web123India]</ref> Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller [[Ibn Batuta]]. Most people speak [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] and [[Tamil_language|Tamil]]. Agatti has its own 100&nbsp;kW powerhouse which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a [[desalination]] unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders.
==Transportation==


==Transportation==
;Sea
===Sea===
Lakshwadeep is connected to Cochin by sea route. Seven passenger ships operate between the two ports and it takes 14–20 hours for the passage.<ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshwadeep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |dead-url= yes |df= dmy-all }}</ref>
Lakshadweep is connected to Cochin by sea route. Seven passenger ships operate between the two ports and it takes 14–20 hours for the passage.<ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshadweep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref>


;Air
===Air===
The {{convert|1400|m|ft}} [[Agatti Aerodrome]] {{airport codes|AGX|VOAT}} is the only airport in Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alliance Air |url=http://www.airindia.in/alliance-air.htm|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshwadeep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |dead-url= yes |df= dmy-all }}</ref>
The {{convert|1400|m|ft}} [[Agatti Airport]] {{airport codes|AGX|VOAT}} is the only airport in Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alliance Air |url=http://www.airindia.in/alliance-air.htm|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshadweep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshadweep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)<ref>[http://www.agattiislandresorts.com/ Resort]</ref> and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.<ref>[http://shells-beach-resort-agatti-lakshadweep.hotelsgds.com/ Resort]</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm Resort] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006215726/http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm |date=6 October 2015 }}</ref> A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.
Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)<ref>[http://www.agattiislandresorts.com/ Resort]</ref> and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.<ref>[http://shells-beach-resort-agatti-lakshadweep.hotelsgds.com/ Resort]</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm Resort] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006215726/http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm |date=6 October 2015 }}</ref> A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.
[[File:The Army personnel scuba diving during the ongoing Bison Blue Waters Expedition in Agatti, Lakshadweep.jpg|thumb|Scuba in Agatti]]
Water sports activities such as [[scuba diving]], [[wind surfing]], [[snorkeling]], [[surfing]], [[kayaking]], [[canoeing]], [[water skiing]], [[sportfishing]], yachting and night sea voyages are popular activities among tourists. Tourists flock to these islands throughout the year, except during the [[southwest monsoon]] months when seas are extremely rough.


==Administration==
==Administration==
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== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005548/http://www.pandeyji.com/agatti/agatti.cfm Agatti Island Review]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005548/http://www.pandeyji.com/agatti/agatti.cfm Agatti Island Review]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150714094422/http://www.nswamy.com/dawn/2011/i-speak/agatti-kavaratti-lakshadweep/ Lakshadweep a Photo Essay]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150714094422/http://www.nswamy.com/dawn/2011/i-speak/agatti-kavaratti-lakshadweep/ Lakshadweep a Photo Essay]


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Agatti
Agatti Airport
Agatti is located in India
Agatti
Agatti
Location of Agatti Atoll in Lakshadweep
Agatti is located in Lakshadweep
Agatti
Agatti
Agatti (Lakshadweep)
Geography
LocationArabian Sea
Coordinates10°30′N 73°00′E / 10.50°N 73°E / 10.50; 73
TypeAtoll
ArchipelagoLakshadweep
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands2
Major islands
Area3.226 km2 (1.246 sq mi)[1]
Length7.6 km (4.72 mi)
Width0.85 km (0.528 mi)
Coastline17 km (10.6 mi)
Highest elevation2 m (7 ft)
Administration
TerritoryUnion territory of Lakshadweep
DistrictLakshadweep
Island groupLaccadive Islands
Tehsils of IndiaKavaratti
Subdivisions of IndiaAgatti Island
Largest settlementAgatti (pop. 7500)
Demographics
Population7700 (2014)
Pop. density2,386/km2 (6180/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsMalayali, Mahls
Additional information
Time zone
PIN682553
Telephone code04894
ISO codeIN-LD-06[2]
Official websitewww.lakshadweep.gov.in
Literacy84.4%
Avg. summer temperature32.0 °C (89.6 °F)
Avg. winter temperature28.0 °C (82.4 °F)
Sex ratio1.059♂/♀

Agatti Island is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It is 459 km (285 mi) west of the city of Kochi.

Geography[edit]

Agatti is located about 364 km off Kannur, 394 km off Kozhikode, and 459 km (285 mi) off Kochi in the mainland and 7 km to the southwest of Bangaram, the nearest island. Agatti is 531 km away from Kollam (Quilon) and 529 km away from Kollam Port.[3] Kavaratti, the closest inhabited island, lies 54 km to the SE and Suheli Par atoll 76 km to the south. Agatti Atoll's total land area is 3.226 km2 (1.246 sq mi) (of it, The main island 3.141 km2 (1.213 sq mi) and the small Kalpatti Island has 0.085 km2 (0.033 sq mi). Kalpatti is located at the southern end on the same reef.[4] The lagoon area is 24.84 km2 (9.59 sq mi).

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Agatti Island (Agatti Airport) 1981–2010, extremes 1996–2012
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 35.3
(95.5) 		35.3
(95.5) 		38.0
(100.4) 		37.8
(100.0) 		37.0
(98.6) 		37.8
(100.0) 		32.7
(90.9) 		34.8
(94.6) 		33.3
(91.9) 		35.0
(95.0) 		35.0
(95.0) 		36.3
(97.3) 		38.0
(100.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.2
(88.2) 		31.5
(88.7) 		32.4
(90.3) 		33.2
(91.8) 		32.8
(91.0) 		31.1
(88.0) 		30.4
(86.7) 		30.5
(86.9) 		30.5
(86.9) 		30.9
(87.6) 		31.4
(88.5) 		31.3
(88.3) 		31.4
(88.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 25.8
(78.4) 		26.0
(78.8) 		27.0
(80.6) 		28.1
(82.6) 		27.6
(81.7) 		25.9
(78.6) 		25.7
(78.3) 		25.8
(78.4) 		25.8
(78.4) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.1
(79.0) 		25.9
(78.6) 		26.3
(79.3)
Record low °C (°F) 22.5
(72.5) 		23.5
(74.3) 		24.2
(75.6) 		23.2
(73.8) 		22.1
(71.8) 		22.3
(72.1) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.5
(72.5) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.2
(72.0) 		22.1
(71.8) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.1
(71.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 8.3
(0.33) 		2.0
(0.08) 		0.5
(0.02) 		5.6
(0.22) 		179.6
(7.07) 		337.2
(13.28) 		339.9
(13.38) 		206.6
(8.13) 		142.3
(5.60) 		179.8
(7.08) 		105.3
(4.15) 		58.7
(2.31) 		1,566
(61.65)
Average rainy days 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.4 6.5 16.0 16.1 12.5 10.0 9.3 5.5 2.4 79.5
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 69 68 67 67 72 79 80 78 78 77 75 70 73
Source: India Meteorological Department[5][6]

Population[edit]

Religion in Agatti Island (2011)[7]

  Islam (96.8%)
  Hinduism (2.68%)
  Christianity (0.28%)
  Not Stated (0.24%)

Its population in the 2011 census was 7,560, and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.[8] Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller Ibn Batuta. Most people speak Malayalam, English and Tamil. Agatti has its own 100 kW powerhouse which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a desalination unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders.

Transportation[edit]

Sea[edit]

Lakshadweep is connected to Cochin by sea route. Seven passenger ships operate between the two ports and it takes 14–20 hours for the passage.[9]

Air[edit]

The 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) Agatti Airport (IATA: AGX, ICAO: VOAT) is the only airport in Lakshadweep.[10][11]

Tourism[edit]

Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)[12] and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.[13][14] A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.

Scuba in Agatti

Water sports activities such as scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, sportfishing, yachting and night sea voyages are popular activities among tourists. Tourists flock to these islands throughout the year, except during the southwest monsoon months when seas are extremely rough.

Administration[edit]

The island belongs to the township of Agatti Island of Kavaratti Tehsil.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Lakshadweep. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2016.
  2. ^ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  3. ^ Kollam to Agatti
  4. ^ "Oceandots - Agatti". Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Station: Agatti (A) Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 7–8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M112. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Agatti Island population". Census India 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  8. ^ Web123India
  9. ^ "How to reach Lakshadweep". Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Alliance Air". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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  12. ^ Resort
  13. ^ Resort
  14. ^ Resort Archived 6 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ Tehsils info

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