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	Atoll office
		Thulsudhoo is the Admistrative capital of the atoll and is in the north Male Atoll, whilst Male the capital of Maldives, is also in the north Male Atoll.
		The island is totally isolated from the rest of the atoll imposing a significant challange to establish its transportation with the rest of the Kaafu Atoll.
		2 Miles from the capital, the island is situated in the North Male Atoll and is one of the islands situated furthest to the north-east, in the country.
	www.kaafuatoll.gov.mv /islands.asp (2010 words)

	Sun Travels & Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		North Male' Atoll is the hub of the tourism industry, and of the 27 resorts in the atoll, most are clustered around the capital.
		Most of the islands are dotted on the eastern rim of the atoll.
		On a cruise in South Male' Atoll the first dive would probably be at the 'Vaadhoo Caves'- an easy dive among myriads of reef fish that live protected in the cavities.
	www.sunholidays.com /cruise/04.html (506 words)

	Scubasnacks Maldives liveaboard diving holidays.
		There are three distinctly different types of diving: inside the atolls, outside the atolls and inside the channels or passes, which is where the currents are strongest and you'll find the greatest congregation of fish life.
		Alifu Atoll is comprised of three geographical atolls - Ari Atoll, one of the largest atolls in the Maldives, measuring 80 kilometres in length and 30 in width, Rasdhoo Atoll and the tiny Thoddoo Atoll.
		The reefs of the eastern side of the atoll are in pristine condition and are wonderful for divers and snorkellers alike.
	www.scuba-diving-safaris.co.uk /destinations/maldives/maldive_divesites.htm (2012 words)

	Dive Global Destination :: Maldives
		Alifu Atoll is comprised of three geographical atolls - Ari Atoll, one of the largest atolls in the Maldives, measuring 80 kilometers in length and 30 in width, Rasdhoo Atoll and the tiny Thoddoo Atoll.
		Vaavu Atoll is comprised of two geographical atolls; the main Vaavu Atoll and the large circular atoll, 9 kilometers in diameter, Vattaru with just one uninhabited island on it.
		Guraidhoo corner is also home to large schools of oriental sweetlips, bannerfish and large fl-and-white striped snappers.
	www.diveglobal.com /explore_destinations/destinations/indian_ocean/maldives.asp (2439 words)

	Maldives Hotels Travel Guide — Sightseeing in Maldives, Tours and Attractions in Maldives
		The archipelago of the Maldives is studded with 26 natural atolls and a total of 1,190 coral islands, of which only some 200-odd are inhabited (some of these only being ‘inhabited’ due to resorts being built on them).
		Each island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon, enclosed by a coral reef, which safeguards the island from the hazards caused by the sea in rough weather.
		This island, with 450 inhabitants, is situated in Haa Alif Atoll.
	www.hoteltravel.com /maldives/guides/sightseeing.htm (2355 words)

	Fuvammulah (Gnaviyani Atoll) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fuvammulah (Dhivehi: ފުވައްމުލައް) is the largest island in Maldives belonging to the smallest atoll of Maldives, Naviyani Atoll.
		It is also the only island of this Atoll.
		Burunee Dhiyamingili Gaadhiffushi Guraidhoo Hirilandhoo Kandoodhoo Kinbidhoo Madifushi Omadhoo Thimarafushi Vandhoo Veymandoo Vilufushi
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fuvahmulah (315 words)

	Capital Travel: Fihalhohi Island Resort
		Fihalhohi is the last island of South Male’ and is located on the South Western rim of the atoll approximately 28 Km away from the Male’ International Airport.
		The Island: Fihalhohi is a Lush green natural foliage and hundreds of shady coconut palms fringed by white sandy beaches cover an area of around 80,000 sqm of land where just enough has been done to make your holiday comfortable without disturbing the beauty and natural enchantment of the island.
		Guraidhoo is an island where fishing is a major industry.
	www.capitaltravel.net /fihalhohi.htm (537 words)

	Tourists Lead Recovery - ADB Review - ADB.org
		Kaafu Guraidhoo’s main street is empty of tourists after a nearby resort was closed
		This tiny Indian Ocean nation depends heavily on thousands of tourists, many from Europe, who are drawn to its spectacular atolls, groups of islands set amid sandy beaches, clear shallow waters, and necklaces of coral.
		On Guraidhoo Island, part of the South Malé atoll, lassitude hangs over the main street as shopkeepers wait for tourists, whose numbers had dwindled to a trickle.
	www.adb.org /Documents/Periodicals/ADB_Review/2005/Tsunami/tourist-recovery.asp (594 words)

	Underwater Photography Guraidhoo Corner
		North and South Male' Atoll (Kaafu Atoll), Maldive...
		The direction of the principal horizontal current is towards the interior of the atoll.
		Guraidhoo corner is also home to large schools of oriental sweetlips (Plectorhyncus orientalis), bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes), and large fl-and-white striped snappers (Macolor niger).
	www.underwaterphotography.com /Dive-Travel/DiveSites.asp?ID=59 (427 words)

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		Guraidhoo Corner: Near the islands of Losfushi, Guraidhoo and Kandooma, this reef lies on the east side of the South Malé Atoll.
		The atoll’s coral reefs are in pristine condition and are famous for the large number of mantas and reef sharks visiting during the southwest monsoon (May to July).
		To the north of the North Kaafu Atoll is Lhaviani Atoll with the fairly simple 250-bungalow Kuredhdhoo resort, essentially a spot for the besotted diver.
	www.bunty.cwc.net /maldives.htm (4220 words)

	maldives male, maldives male resources
		Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of Lakshadweep group of islands of India.
		Kaafu (Malé) Atoll North: - Malé: The capital of the Maldives, Malé, is situated close...
		Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the...
	www.maldivesz.co.uk /maldivesmale (1522 words)

	Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
		Elsewhere the outer atoll slopes drop steeply to the ocean floor, which has an average depth of about 2500 m immediately to the east and about 3500 m to the west.
		During the survey it was difficult to estimate the true fishing depth of the longline on the steep outer atoll slopes.
		We have photographs from South Malé; Atoll of a wrasse that appears to be a new species of a new genus that is presently being described by Randall and Fourmanoir.
	www.bioline.org.br /request?fb98001 (15163 words)

	COSMOS TOURAMA - Coach Tours, Escorted Touring Holidays, Cruises, City Breaks & Resorts
		ALIFU (ARI) ATOLL: Resorts in the Alifu (Ari) Atoll, which is to the west of MalÃ© with 26 resorts, include Kuramathi, a relatively large island which has first-class facilities and offers an excellent beach, superb diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing and night fishing and has three resorts.
		ELSEWHERE: To the north of the North Kaafu Atoll is Lhaviani Atoll with the fairly simple 250-bungalow Kuredhdhoo resort, essentially a spot for the besotted diver.
		Most tourism is in the northern atolls, but Seenu, the southernmost atoll of the archipelago (situated south of the equator), is known to many as the site of a former RAF staging post in Gan.
	www.cosmostourama.co.uk /countryinfo.php?countryid=mdv (6089 words)

	Meedhoo (Seenu Atoll) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Meedhoo (Dhivehi: މީދޫ) is the oldest populated island in Addu Atoll, Republic of Maldives, having been settled between 1000 and 500 BCE.
		The original settlers came from Surat in Gujarat State of India or Patna, a city in north-east India on the banks of the Ganges, capital of the state of Bihar.
		Originally known as Pataliputra, and settled at the northern most tip of the atoll, an Arab traveller by the name of Yoosuf Naib planted the seed of Islam and built a place to worship Allah in the 12th century.
	www.abitabouteverything.com /files/m/me/meedhoo__seenu_atoll_.html (440 words)

	Adopt-An-Island, e-Newsletter, Issue 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		I’m based in Kaafu Atoll, where three islands are currently “up for adoption.” These islands give you a good example of the different ways Maldivians earn their living.
		As on all the islands in Kaafu Atoll, UNDP administers a Shelter Project and a Livelihoods Project—with micro-credit and agriculture extension schemes—on these three islands.
		Scattered around the 48-year old mother of 11 is a pile of wrecked pots and other fish-processing equipment, such as smokers and stoves, which have lain dormant since the tsunami flattened much of her island a year ago.
	mirror.undp.org /maldives/adopt/enews/1_2006_issue_2.html (2056 words)

	Underwater Photography North and South Male' Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
		North and South Male' Atoll (Kaafu Atoll) is in the Indian Ocean.
		This collection of smaller atolls is located almost in the center of
		Atoll is dotted with dive sites, many of them well known in the diving
	www.underwaterphotography.com /Dive-Travel/DiveSites.asp?ID=55 (273 words)

	Maldives Sports - TravelPuppy.com
		Guraidhoo Corner: Close to Losfushi, Guraidhoo and Kandooma Islands, this reef sits on the east side of South Male Atoll.
		The reef is renowned for its large fish, such as grey reef sharks, eagle rays, large snappers and sailfish.
		Banana Reef: On the eastern side of North Male Atoll, close to the islands of Fullmoon, Fushi, Farukolh, and Kurumba.
	travelpuppy.com /maldives/sports.htm (816 words)

	MAJLIS ELECTIONS 2005 - HUGE GAINS FOR MDP - MDP Surpasses 'Magic 14' with 19 seats
		Thaa Atoll voters residing in Male' but from Diyamigili, Guraidoo, Hirilandoo, Gaadifushi, and Omadhoo islands are to cast their votes at booth No 398 and Thaa Atoll voters residing in Male' but from Thimarafushi, Vandoo, Veymandoo and Kinbidoo are to cast their votes at booth No 399.
		3:16pm: Addu Atoll, Hidhadhoo Island: Aishath Niuma (National ID A080A2118) has reported that when she went to cast her vote in the much complained about ballot box number 6 placed in Muhibbuddin School in Addu Atoll*, she was told someone had already voted for her.
		3:14pm: Lhaviyani Atoll, Felivaru Island: Reports say that workers from Raa and Noonu Atolls* in the Felivaru tuna Cannery (in Lhaviyani Atoll) are complaining that when the name lists were forwarded to the Elections Commissioner, their names were not included on the assumption they may not be in Felivaru on voting day.
	www.minivannews.com /news/news.php?id=233 (5056 words)

	Wikipedia: Meedhoo (Seenu Atoll) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Meedhoo (Dhivehi: މީދޫ) is the oldest populated island in Addu Atoll, Republic of Maldives, having been settled between 1000 and 500 BCE.
		The original settlers came from Surat in Gujarat State of India or Patna, a city in north-east India on the banks of the Ganges, capital of the state of Bihar.
		Originally known as Pataliputra, and settled at the northern most tip of the atoll, an Arab traveller by the name of Yoosuf Naib planted the seed of Islam and built a place to worship Allah in the 12th century.
	en.pediax.org /Meedhoo_(Seenu_Atoll) (367 words)

	Maldives scuba diving
		A tropical dream and one of the worlds top dive destinations is a reputation well deserved for these 26 atolls boosting 1190 coral islands forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls.
		A “thila” is a submerged reef inside the atoll and here you will find pretty coral, sleeping nurse sharks and colourful moray eels.
		If the thila is positioned near the outside of the atoll and you are there in the right season - you will make be able to enjoy the manta rays - circling around the coral blocks on their “cleaning stations”.
	www.sportextreme.com /phdico177 (784 words)

	Welcome to Admiral Shipping Cruises - About Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Maldives as the 14th century Moroccan traveller described as “one of the wonders of the world” today is said to be second to none for sun lovers, beach wanderers, scuba divers and those who seek peace in its simplest form.
		In fact, the English word 'atoll' itself is derived from the Maldivian or dhivehi word for it-atholhu.
		The remaining corals at the outer edges formed rings that were to form the outer rims of atolls.
	www.admiralcruising.com /maldives.asp (6345 words)

	Kandooma - ethos Maldives Pte Ltd.
		Kandooma Caves are probably the largest caverns in the entire tourist Atolls.
		With its beautiful landscape and schools of trivially and bass tuna and barracuda, this could be considered among the best dives in the Atoll.
		Then there is the vast Protected Marine Area called Guraidhoo Kandu on the opposite side of the island’s reef.
	www.ethosmaldives.com.mv /et=17_res,=17/09.html (480 words)

	Scrub typhus reemergence in the Maldives.(Dispatches) - Emerging Infectious Diseases - HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the summer of 2002, an outbreak of febrile illness began in the Republic of Maldives, a nation of 26 coral atolls straddling the equator in the Indian Ocean.
		The Ministry of Health, Republic of Maldives, intensified surveillance efforts, and scrub typhus was clinically suspected by the beginning of September.
		Following their arrival in October 1941 on Gan Island, Addu Atoll, the Royal Marines suffered an outbreak of 42 cases.
	www.highbeam.com /library/docfree.asp?DOCID=1G1:111933597&ctrlInfo=Round19:Mode19b:DocG:Result&ao= (1969 words)

	Guraidhoo Encyclopedia @ ChannelsAndNetworks.com (Channels and Networks) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Guraidhoo as a place name may refer to:
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
		"Guraidhoo" results in these other popular encyclopedia sites:
	www.channelsandnetworks.com /encyclopedia/Guraidhoo (162 words)

	The Maldives
		Ever since the first foreigners set eyes on the Maldives, the atolls and islands have been referred to as "paradise".
		It was through Hans Hass and his diving expeditions with the "Xarifa" in 1957/58, that this paradise became more widely known to the public.
		Sometimes there can be unusually strong currents in the channels between the atolls and the outer and even in the inner reef.
	www.reethibeach.com /english/info/ma04.htm (1900 words)

	CDC - Scrub Typhus Reemergence in the Maldives
		Republic of Maldives by atoll (total number of cases, May 28, 2002, to April 27, 2003, in parentheses next to atoll name).
		In the summer of 2002, an outbreak of febrile illness began in the Republic of Maldives, a nation of 26 coral atolls straddling the equator in the Indian Ocean.
		A published report noted that beech rain forests in the Addu Atoll possessed both the host and vector of scrub typhus and the rickettsia, whereas the atoll was negative for Q fever and murine, epidemic, and tick typhus (2).
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol9no12/03-0212.htm (2012 words)

	Links at BlinkBits. kaashidhoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kaashidhoo (Dhivehi: ÞÞ§ÞÞ¨ÞÞ«) is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll.
		Thulusdhoo: Villingili: Kaashidhoo: ALIF ALIF ATOLL : Bodufolhudhoo: Feridhoo: Himendhoo: Maalhos: Mathiveri: Rasdhoo: Thoddu: Ukulas : ALIF DHAAL ATOLL : Dhangethi: Dhidhoo: Dhigu Rah...
		Kaashidhoo (Kaafu Atoll) Kaashidhoo Island Summary Belongs to Kaafu Atoll...
	www.blinkbits.com /bits/viewforum/kaashidhoo_links?f=165302 (872 words)

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