How many States of our country are fortunate enough to have mangroves and what are they?

12 states (including union territories)

(1) Andaman & Nicobar,

(2) Andhra Pradesh,

(3) Goa,

(4) Gujarat,

(5) Karnataka,

(6) Kerala,

(7) Lakshadweep,

(8) Maharashtra,

(9) Orissa,

(10) Pondicherry,

(11) Tamil Nadu,

(12) West Bengal

(Source: <http://www.mangroveindia.org/geogareas.php>, retrieved on March 18, 2009.)