Huvadhu Atholhu Uthuruburi
(Gaafu Alifu Atoll)
Northern Huvadhu Atoll or Gaafu Alifu is an administrative division
of the Maldives created on February 8, 1962 when Huvadhu Atoll was
divided into two districts. Gaafu Alifu corresponds to the northeastern
section of this large natural atoll north of the line extending between
the channels of Footukandu and Vaarulu Kandu. The capital of this
district is Vilingili.
Huvadhu Atholhu Dhekunuburi
(Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)
Southern Huvadhu Atoll or Gaafu Dhaalu is an administrative district
of the Maldives formed by the southwestern section of Huvadhu Atoll. It
was created on February 8, 1962 when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two
districts. Gaafu Dhaalu corresponds to the Southwestern section of this
large natural atoll, south of the line extending between the channels of
Footukandu and Vaarulu Kandu. The capital of this region is Thinadhoo
(formerly known as Havaru Thinadhu). There are 153 islands in this
district, 10 of which are inhabited. This district is located about 340
kilometres south of the capital Malé. Independent travellers to Gaafu
Dhaalu Atoll require special permission to leave the tourist zone and
visit inhabited islands.
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