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Fuvahmulah (' Fua Mulaku ' in the Admiralty Chart ) is a large single island ( by itself a small detached atoll ) which lies in the Equatorial Channel.
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Fuvahmulah and Fua
Fuvahmulah means " Island of the Areca nut palms ", Fuvah ( or " Fua ") in the local language.
Fuvahmulah and is
The most notable example of this type of atoll is the large island of Fuvahmulah situated in the Equatorial Channel.
Therefore Fuvahmulah is a small Atoll that closed and filled in with silt, like Nukutavake in the Central Pacific.
An oral tradition of the Maldives ( according to the late Magieduruge Ibrahim Didi, a Maldivian learned man from the island of Fuvahmulah ) explains why Minicoy is not politically part of the Maldives anymore:
Gnaviyani Atoll is one of the administrative divisions of the Maldives corresponding to the natural atoll, Fuvahmulah.
The atoll of Fuvahmulah corresponding to this administrative division is the 25th natural atoll of the Maldives.
Some people due to lack of knowledge or as part of a prevailing misconception erroneously mention that Fuvahmulah is not an atoll.
Therefore Fuvahmulah is a small Atoll that closed and filled in with silt, like Nukutavake in the Central Pacific.
Fuvahmulah ( Dhivehi: ފ ު ވ ަ އ ް މ ު ލ ަ އ ް) is an island ( atoll ) in the Maldives.
In this respect, Fuvahmulah is like Nukutavake in the Central Pacific.
Located just after Dhadimago, this is one of the largest districts in Fuvahmulah.
Hōdhado is the first district in Fuvahmulah to have accepted Islam.
What's clear from historical sources is that it was the smaller districts of Fuvahmulah which converted first and the larger districts at last with their size and population acting as a main obstacle.
Hōdhado is a remarkable ward in Fuvahmulah.
One of the traditional harbours of Fuvahmulah, " Anbule Athiri " is located within Hōdhado which explains the district's dependency on fishing.
With changes over time, this is the smallest district in Fuvahmulah.
This is the southernmost and one of the largest wards in Fuvahmulah.
* Fuvahmulaku Airport: Airport of Fuvahmulah is also situated in Dhoondigan.
The Dhiraagu communications antenna, located in the premises of Dhiraagu Fuvahmulah Operations Centre, is the tallest structure in the Maldives.
Fuvahmulah is served by 10 schools.
Little is known about the history of Fuvahmulah.
Gemmiskiy is said to be the oldest mosque in Fuvahmulah.
There is a beautiful broad sandy beach at the northernmost point of Fuvahmulah in the district of Dhadimago.
Another important figure from Fuvahmulah is the famous Dhivehi poet Mohammad Jamaaluddeen, also known as Naibu-Thutthu.
The former chief justice Ustaz Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim is also from Fuvahmulah.
Fuvahmulah and large
Formerly there were many bicycles on Fuvahmulah, an ideal mode of transportation on the flat, large island.
Fuvahmulah and island
In the distant past Fuvahmulah was a small coral atoll whose southern end was open at a spot called Diyarehifaando and the inside of the island was a saltwater lagoon forming a natural harbour.
The original name of the island could have simply been Mulah, but was called Fuvahmulah ( the Mulah ( island ) of the arecanut palms ) to distinguish it from Boli Mulah-another important island in ancient Maldives.
In the distant past Fuvahmulah was a small coral atoll whose southern end was open at a spot called Diyarehifaando and the inside of the island was a saltwater lagoon forming a natural harbour.
The original name of the island could have simply been Mulah, but was called Fuvahmulah ( the Mulah with the arecanut palms ) to distinguish it from Boli Mulah – another important island in ancient Maldives.
In the distant past Fuvahmulah was a small coral atoll whose southern end was open at a spot called Diyarehifaando and the inside of the island was a saltwater lagoon forming a natural harbour.
Taking into consideration the geography of Fuvahmulah along with its size and population, the 8 wards of the island are officially considered to be administrative divisions which act as the replacement for islands in other atolls.
With the introduction of local government policy in Maldives, the Decentralisation Act 2010 passed by the People's majlis specifically states that in case of Fuvahmulah an island council has to be elected for each ward of the island.
The construction of Fuvahmulah Harbour has given way to a sudden boost in the number of vehicles – notably motor cycles – on the island.
Fuvahmulah and by
This accounts for the many families in Fuvahmulah that claim noble descent by having the title ' Dīdī ' appended to their names.
Fuvahmulah and atoll
This 65 km link across the equator connects Fuvahmulah and Gaafu Dhaalu-and therefore Gaafu Alifu atoll.
Fuvahmulah and which
In January 1959, the three southern atolls: Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah and Addu, were involved in setting up the breakaway United Suvadive Republic which survived until September 1963.
In January 1959, the three southern atolls: Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah and Addu, were involved in setting up the breakaway United Suvadive Republic which survived until September 1963.
In January 1959, the three southern atolls: Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah and Addu, were involved in setting up the breakaway United Suvadive Republic which survived until September 1963.
* Neregando: A famous anchorage of Fuvahmulah which has been a traditional harbour as well.
In January 1959, the three southern atolls: Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah and Addu, were involved in setting up the breakaway United Suvadive Republic which survived in Addu until September 1963.
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