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The land area of the island is 8.4 ha (21 acres) in 2018. [3] The island was described as having an area of 3.1 ha (7.7 acres) in 2007. [4] In 2008, at 3.7 ha (9.1 acres), it was the smallest inhabited island in the Maldives. [5]
On 16 April 2016, Hanimaadhoo recorded a temperature of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F), which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in the Maldives. [ 3 ] Climate data for Hanimaadhoo International Airport , (elevation 1.4 m (4.6 ft), 1991−2020 normals)
The Maldives government have adapted infrastructure in capital city Malé to the threats of climate change, including beginning to build a wall around the city. Climate change is a major issue for the Maldives. As an archipelago of low-lying islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean, the existence of the Maldives is severely threatened by sea ...
Dhaalu Atoll Hospital is the regional hospital in the atoll, being located in the atoll's capital, Kudahuvadhoo. The hospital offers general medicine and specialized services along with paediatrics, anesthesiology, surgery and gynecology, along with the inauguration of dental services by former president, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. [3]
The Maldives was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations from July 1982 until withdrawing from the organisation in October 2016 in protest of allegations of its human rights abuses and failing democracy. [19] The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth on 1 February 2020 after showing evidence of functioning democratic processes and popular support ...
Funadhoo Airport (IATA: FND, ICAO: VRCF) is a domestic airport located on the island of Funadhoo in Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives. The first test flight to Funadhoo airport landed on January 24, 2020. The country's national airline, Maldivian (airline) commenced scheduled direct flights to Funadhoo island in Shaviyani atoll on February 3, 2020 ...
Vaavu Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives, comprising the natural atolls of Felidhu Atoll and the Vattaru Reef. It is the smallest administrative atoll in the Maldives in terms of population. This atoll is located 40 miles (64 km) from the capital Malé, 60 minutes by speedboat, and 3 hours by dhoni.
Fulidhoo is one of the islands of the Vaavu Atoll. Located in the Laccadive Sea, the island is 55.7 km (35 mi; 30 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé. [2] The land area of the island is 11.3 ha (28 acres) in 2018, [3] up from 9.7 ha (24 acres) in 2007. [4] The island has a large lagoon, which is used as a natural harbour. [5]