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  Lhaviyani Atoll
Most of the islands in the atoll are large and densely vegetated and unusually they are all situated on the outer rim of the atoll.
The first resort in the atoll opened in 1988 and remained the only one in the atoll until the end of 1998.
The island of Maafilaafushi, on the northern rim of the atoll, is being resettled with encouragement from the government.
www.inmaldives.com /atoll.php?atoll=LH   (298 words)

  
 Maldives Islands - Maldives Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service - Placestours.com
Although the atoll is not well known for its fishing, it is the main occupation of the 2,000 inhabitants of this atoll.
The reefs of this atoll are in pristine condition, and whether you are a diver or snorkeller the unspoilt natural beauty of the atoll is readily apparent.
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.
www.placestours.com /asia/maldives/maldivescities.html   (3436 words)

  
 Intourist Maldives - Dream Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The principal occupation of Ari Atoll islanders used to be catching turtles, weaving sails, coral collecting and coral carving but they are good fishermen and are traditionally renowned for their shark catching to produce oil for the timbers of dhoanis.
The atoll is separated from North Maalhosmadulu Atoll by a 3.2 km wide channel, Hani Kandu, otherwise known as the Moresby Channel.
It is one of two atolls of the Maldives that lie on the south of the equator.
www.intourist-maldives.com /dream_islands.html   (1390 words)

  
 Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
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.
Observed on outer reef edge of North Malé; Atoll near the islands of Lankanfinolhu and Meerufenfushi by RCA and Gaafaru by RHK.
www.bioline.org.br /request?fb98001   (15163 words)

  
 Maldives - Faadhippolhu
An atoll of the northern group, Faadhippolhu (Lhaviyani Atoll) lies 60 km north across the Kardiva Channel from North Male atoll and 18 km northeast from South Maalhosmadulu.
The outer reef rim of the atoll is composed of 27 units separated by narrow passages — passages are much larger on the more open western side of the atoll.
All the reefs of the perimeter are generally quite small with the exception of the southeastern rim which, by contrast, consists of a single large reef.
www.oceandots.com /indian/maldives/faadhippolhu.htm   (160 words)

  
 Thinadhoo_(Gaafu_Dhaalu_Atoll)
Thinadhoo (Dhivehi: ??????) is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll with its own dialect which is considerably different from northern speech.
Kaadedhdhoo Domestic Airport is situated nearby the island.
This island was formerly known as Havaru Thinadhoo and it was the traditional seat of the Huvadhu Atoll Chief.
en.filepoint.de /info/Thinadhoo_(Gaafu_Dhaalu_Atoll)   (636 words)

  
 Wikipedia: Meedhoo (Seenu Atoll) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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)

  
 Private island resorts Honeymoon Specials
The base leader Tom Mehli and his team with many years of diving experience around the world and in the Lhaviyani Atoll will guide You to possibly the best diving you have ever done.
A fantastic full day trip visiting both the beautiful, colourful, local island of Maafilaafushi, which is under development and the lovely deserted island of Vavvaru.
In Maafilaafushi with the population of approximately 200 people you will see how they develop a deserted island into an inhabited island.
www.thebigday.com /TravelShop/OnePackagePrint.asp?dest=212&pid=440   (1805 words)

  
 Maldives Hotel, Maldives Holidays, Honeymoon In Maldives - Trips and Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
After lunch the sails will be set for a wonderful cruise within the atoll, keep your eyes open for mantas, turtles and dolphins.
A fantastic full day trip visiting both the beautiful, colourful, local island of Maafilaafushi, which is under development and the lovely deserted island of Vavvaru.
In Maafilaafushi with the population of approximately 200 people you will see how they develop a deserted island into an inhabited island.
www.komandoo.com /trips_tours.htm   (891 words)

  
 Meedhoo (Seenu Atoll)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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   (438 words)

  
 Maldives Royal Family Official Website: Maldives Culture
Mohamed's brother, Ali Takurufan, became separated from the group while they were in the island after he fell asleep at the house of one of his wives.
The revolt of Samiya at Maafilaafushi island on Lhaviyani atoll
He was living in Maafilaafushi island on Lhaviyani atoll and an army detachment from Malé; was sent to arrest him.
www.maldivesroyalfamily.com /maldives_culture_tareek1.shtml   (6815 words)

  
 Maldives Resorts, Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives Resort Reservation Special Rates-Resort Maldives
Situated in the Lhaviyani Atoll famous famous for its abundant fish life.
The atoll is also known as lhaviyani atoll comprised of about 50 islands out of which five are inhabited.
You may get to your chosen resort in Lhaviyani Atoll by speedboat or seaplane, an exciting option considering the beauty of the atolls from the air.
www.theonlineholidays.com /maldives/faadhippolhu.html   (284 words)

  
 heroic warriors and lazy kings - maldives history 1759-1827 translation
Hurai Mureedh Mohamed Takurufan was exiled to Veymandu on Thaa atoll.
Bodu Galu Mohamed Maafaiy Takurufan was exiled to Mathiveri island on Alifu atoll.
At midday on Thursday 31 August 1815, a loud noise was heard in Thiladhunmathi (Haa Alifu) atoll and as far south as Feevah in Shaviyani atoll, and all the islands shook vigorously.
www.dhivehiobserver.com /maldivesculture/Tareek/thareekh_tariq_maldives_history_chapter04.htm   (10539 words)

  
 translation of maldives history from ali to iskandar 1558-1687
In 1620, he died in Guraidhoo island on Male' atoll after reigning for eleven years and five months.
He was living in Maafilaafushi island on Lhaviyani atoll and an army detachment from Male' was sent to arrest him.
One day in Male', the judge was reading the sermon, and while praying for the king, he mispronounced a single word.
www.dhivehiobserver.com /maldivesculture/Tareek/thareekh_tariq_maldives_history_chapter01.htm   (6794 words)

  
 Lhaviyani Atoll Information
Lhaviyani Atoll is an atoll from the Maldives.
Haa Alif Atoll   Haa Dhaalu Atoll   Shaviyani Atoll   Noonu Atoll   Raa Atoll   Baa Atoll  
Lhaviyani Atoll   Kaafu Atoll   Alif Alif Atoll   Alif Dhaal Atoll   Vaavu Atoll   Meemu Atoll   Faafu Atoll   Dhaalu Atoll   Thaa Atoll   Laamu Atoll   Gaafu Alif Atoll   Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll   Gnaviyani Atoll   Seenu Atoll
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Lhaviyani_Atoll   (104 words)

  
 trivago Reisefuehrer - Mafilefuri (Maafilaafushi)
Nein natürlich gibt es in Mafilefuri (Maafilaafushi) Hotels, aber da sich trivago zurzeit noch im Aufbau befindet, wurden hier noch keine Hotels angelegt.
Melden Sie sich an und fügen Sie eine interessante Quelle zu Mafilefuri (Maafilaafushi) hinzu oder schreiben Sie eine Bewertung.
Melden Sie sich kurz kostenlos an und sagen sie uns, was man in Mafilefuri (Maafilaafushi) gesehen haben muss.
www.trivago.de /mafilefuri-maafilaafushi-93307   (182 words)

  
 Foddhoo (Noonu Atoll) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Foddhoo (Dhivehi: ފޮއްދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Noonu Atoll.
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Foddhoo (Noonu Atoll) contains research on
Foddhoo (Noonu Atoll) and Islands of the Maldives.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Foddhoo   (245 words)

  
 Malediven.net - Reisebericht - Kuredu
Weiter ging’s über traumhafte, unbewohnte Atolle und kurz vor der Zwi-schenlandung auf Komandoo (Schwesterinsel von Kuredu) entdeckten wir direkt unter uns eine riesige Gruppe von Delfinen.
Von Komandoo (ist ein bisschen kleiner, sieht aber auch ganz nett aus) dauerte es dann nur noch knappe 3 Minuten, bis wir endlich auf „unserer“ Insel zur Landung ansetzten.
Ausflüge.Wir hatten Sunsetcruise und einen Tagesausflug nach Maafilaafushi und Vaavaru.Beides Empfehlenswert.
www.malediven.net /reiseberichte/kuredu.htm   (17803 words)

  
 Maldives Culture Ali Rameez Interview
Ali, we know that before you married Shenny you were carrying on a very intense relationship with a girl from Naifaru island in Lhaviyani atoll.
I have heard that you have a block of land in Maafilaafushi island in Lhaviyani atoll.
But I'd like to be able to stay in Maafilaafushi in a pleasant environment.
www.maldivesculture.com /maldives_ali_rameez.html   (922 words)

  
 Maldives Kuredu Island Resort - Trips and Tours: Luxury Sailing Cruise, Island Hopping, Maldivian fishing, Night fishing
A fantastic full day trip where we visit the beautifully, colourful, local island of Maafilaafushi, which is under development.
The fishermen from the local island of Hinnavaru, knowing these waters, will decide for you which method will reap the best rewards and your hosts will cook your catch on the boat.
In the Atoll Lagoon, under moonlight or starlight, using handlines and the raw fish as bait, come Night Fishing.
www.kuredu.com /sport_fun/kuredu_island_resort_trips_tours.aspx   (758 words)

  
 maksimum - Maldivler: 'Kuredu Island Resort'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Lhaviyani Atoll'da kurulan ilk tesis olan Kuredu, özellikle çevre sularda yasayan balık türleri, 3 km'den fazla beyaz kumlu kumsalları ve akvaryumu aratmayan lagünleri ile ünlüdür.
Lhaviyani Atoll'ün kuzey bölümünde, Uluslararası Havalimani Hulhule'nin 80 mil güneyinde bulunan tesise deniz uçagı ile 35 dakika; sürat botu ile 3 buçuk saatte ulaşılıyor.
Turlar : Island Hopping / Komandoo ve Huravahli; Island Hopping / Felivaru Tuna Baligi Fabrikası, Naifaru veya Hinnavaru; Island Hopping / Maafilaafushi ve Vaavaru; Safari / 2 gün; Robinson Crusoe / 24 saat...
www.maksimum.com /tatil/otel/63/348.php   (466 words)

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