Laamu Atoll
Haddhunmathi Atoll or Laamu Atoll is an administrative division of
the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name. The
administrative capital is located in Fonadhoo Island.It is mostly rimmed
by barrier reefs, the broadest of which are topped by islands. There
are many islands along its eastern and southern boundaries. This atoll
is quite regular excepting for the projection of the reef at its NE
corner (Isdhū Muli). It closely resembles Kolhumadulhu, its neighbour
further north. Owing to its typical atoll shape, it differs in no
respect from atolls in the Pacific Ocean, save for its greater size. Its
reefs are generally of little breadth, with no signs of vilu (deep
pools), except for its eastern fringes which are covered with islands
that are quite large by Maldive standards.
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