Maldives - Hudhuranfushi, Male Atoll, Aerial View

Maldives
Hudhuranfushi - Male Atoll

photo: Michael Friedel
2012

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Hudhuranfushi (formerly known as Lohifushi), in North Male Atoll, has been completely rebuilt and upgraded. The island has excellent beaches and a superb house reef ideal for diving and snorkelling. Surfing and wind-surfing are catered for on the opposite side of the island.

Hudhuran Fushi in local Maldivian language means “Island of White Gold”.

Maldives

Maldives
While sandy beaches, crystal clear lagoons - unsurpassed anywhere.

Photo: Mohamed Fayaz
2003

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The Maldives, officially Republic of Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.  Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned.

It is the smallest Asian country in both population (313,920 in 2010) and land area with an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level.  It is also the planet's lowest country.