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Dhiffushi Island
Dhiffushi may refer to several small islands in the Maldives * Dhiffushi (Alif Dhaal Atoll) Alifu Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Ari Atoll or Ari Atholhu Dhekunuburi) is an administrative division of the Maldives. The separation of Ari Atoll (formerly Alifu Atoll) on March 1, 1984, into a Northern and a Southern section formed ... * Dhiffushi (Kaafu Atoll) * Dhiffushi, in the Kolhumadulu Atoll {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhiffushi (Alif Dhaal Atoll)
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Ari Atoll or Ari Atholhu Dhekunuburi) is an administrative division of the Maldives. The separation of Ari Atoll (formerly Alifu Atoll) on March 1, 1984, into a Northern and a Southern section formed the two most recent administrative divisions of the Maldives, namely Alifu Alifu Atoll and Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Alifu Dhaalu Atoll lies south of the line between the channels of Himendhoo Dhekunukandu and Genburugau Kandu. There is an ancient mosque in Fenfushi island having wooden decorated ceilings and lacquerwork panels. Buddhist remains, including a stupa, have been found in Ariadhoo Island. Whale sharks are year-round residents of Alif Dhaal Atoll. Geography The South Ari Atoll administrative division consists of the southern part of the geographic or natural Ari Atoll (described as Southern Ari Atoll in this context to differentiate from the official name of the administrative division). The atoll consists of Inhabited Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhiffushi (Kaafu Atoll)
Dhiffushi () is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll. Geography The island is northeast of the country's capital, Malé. Dhiffushi is in length and just wide, with a total land area of . It is located next to Meerufenfusi. Dhiffushi is the most eastern inhabited island in the Maldives and hence the island witnesses sunrise first in the country. Demography Governance In accordance with the 2010 Decentralization Act of Maldives, Dhiffushi is governed by an elected Island Council composed of three Councillors. The Council is headed by the President of the Council. The Island Council reports to the Local Government Authority (LGA). As democracy and decentralization are at the infant stage in the Maldives, the councilors, and the government may find it difficult to deal with important issues like land, and resource utilization. Economy Dhiffushi has a variety of guesthouses run by locals along with a few guest shops opened up for business. Infrastructure The isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |