How many letters does the top answer for “a group of about 1,200 small coral islands (about 220 inhabited) in the indian ocean” have?

The most common answer is maldives (8 letters).

Crossword clue: a group of about 1,200 small coral islands (about 220 inhabited) in the indian ocean

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maldives 8 letters wn-def

a group of about 1,200 small coral islands (about 220 inhabited) in the Indian ocean