• Source: Dharavandhoo

      • Dharavandhoo (Dhivehi: ދަރަވަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll.


      Geography


      The island is 116.53 km (72 mi; 63 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.


      = Ecology

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      This island is surrounded by clear waters known as Dharavandhoo Thila and Hanifaru Bay; which are famous amongst divers around the world, for it is a sanctuary for a variety of marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. This globally renowned eco-life zone is now strictly protected by law.


      Demography




      Governance


      The island is administered by an Island Council consisting of five councillors elected by the people of the island.


      Transportation


      Dharavandhoo Airport was opened on 17 October 2012. Inner harbour was first dredged by MTCC, in the last four months of 1997. There is also a breakwater jetty.


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      External links


      https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=5.168566,73.144484&spn=0.062573,0.090895&t=h&z=14&lci=com.panoramio.all
      https://web.archive.org/web/20081121040725/http://www.baa.gov.mv/contents/islands/dharavandhoo.html
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/231176730273332/

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