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{{MaldiveAtoll|
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| type = [[atolls of the Maldives|atoll of the Maldives]]
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atollimage=Faafu Atoll.png|
admin_name=Faafu Atoll|
| name = Faafu Atoll
| native_name_lang = dv
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atoll_name=Nilandhe Atoll Uthuruburi|
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| image_skyline = Faafu Atoll.png
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location=3° 20' N and 3° 03' N|
| subdivision_type = Country
letter=L|
| subdivision_name = [[Maldives]]
abbreviation=F (ފ)|
| subdivision_type1 = Province
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capital=[[Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Nilandhoo]]|
| subdivision_type2 = Corresponding geographic atoll(s)
population=4641|
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| subdivision_name2 = Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi
noofislands=23|
| subdivision_type3 = Location
inhabited_islands=5|
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| subdivision_name3 = 3° 20' N and 3° 03' N
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atoll_chief= Abdulla Jameel [http://www.atolls.gov.mv/atollchiefs.asp]|
| seat_type = Capital
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islands=[[Bileddhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Bileddhoo]] [[Dharanboodhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Dharanboodhoo]] [[Feeali (Faafu Atoll)|Feeali]] [[Filitheyo]] [[Magoodhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Magoodhoo]] '''[[Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Nilandhoo]]'''|
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| seat = [[Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Nilandhoo]]
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unislands=[[Badidhiffusheefinolhu]] [[Dhiguvarufinolhu]] [[Enbulufushi]] [[Faanuvaahuraa]] [[Himithi]] [[Jinnathugau]] [[Kandoomoonufushi]] [[Maafushi (Faafu Atoll)|Maafushi]] [[Maavaruhuraa]] [[Madivaruhuraa]] [[Makunueri]] [[Minimasgali (Faafu Atoll)|Minimasgali]] [[Villingilivarufinolhu]] [[Voshimasfalhuhuraa]]|
| leader_title = Atoll Chief
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| leader_name = Abdulla Jameel [http://www.atolls.gov.mv/atollchiefs.asp]
| population_total = 4119
| population_density_km2 = auto
| postal_code_type = Letter code
| postal_code = L
| postal2_code_type = Dhivehi letter code
| postal2_code = F (ފ)
| blank_name_sec1 = Islands
| blank1_name_sec1 =  • Number of islands
| blank1_info_sec1 = 23
| blank2_name_sec1 =  • Inhabited islands
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| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Bileddhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Bileddhoo]] * [[Dharanboodhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Dharanboodhoo]] * [[Feeali (Faafu Atoll)|Feeali]] * [[Magoodhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Magoodhoo]] * '''[[Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Nilandhoo]]'''
| blank3_name_sec1 =  • Uninhabited islands
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| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Badidhiffusheefinolhu]], [[Dhiguvarufinolhu]], [[Enbulufushi]], [[Faanuvaahuraa]], [[Filitheyo]], [[Himithi]], [[Jinnathugau]], [[Kandoomoonufushi]], [[Maafushi (Faafu Atoll)|Maafushi]], [[Maavaruhuraa]], [[Madivaruhuraa]], [[Makunueri]], [[Minimasgali (Faafu Atoll)|Minimasgali]], [[Villingilivarufinolhu]], [[Voshimasfalhuhuraa]]
| footnotes = Resort islands(*), airports(¤) and industrial islands are also considered uninhabited.
| image_map = Faafu in Maldives.svg
| map_caption = Location of Faafu in Maldives
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}}


'''Northern Nilandhe Atoll''', '''Nilande Atoll North''' or '''Faafu Atoll''' is an [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives|administrative division]] of the [[Maldives]].
'''Faafu Atoll''' (also known as '''Northern Nilandhe Atoll''' or '''Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi''') is an [[Administrative divisions of the Maldives|administrative division]] of the [[Maldives]]. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name.

It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name.


Certain islands of this atoll used to be inhabited, like Himithi. The islanders were resettled in other islands so that Friday prayers could be held.
Certain islands of this atoll used to be inhabited, like Himithi. The islanders were resettled in other islands so that Friday prayers could be held.


'''NOTE:''' ''Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, etc. (including Faafu) are code letters assigned to the present administrative divisions of the Maldives. They are not the proper names of the [[atolls of the Maldives|natural atolls]] that make up these divisions. Some atolls are divided into two administrative divisions while other divisions are made up of two or more natural atolls. The order followed by the code letters is from North to South, beginning with the first letters of the [[Thaana]] alphabet used in [[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]. These code letters are not accurate from the geographical and cultural point of view. However, they have become popular among tourists and foreigners in the Maldives who find them easier to pronounce than the true atoll names in Dhivehi, (save a few exceptions, like Ari Atoll).''<ref>Tim Godfrey, ''Atlas of the Maldives'', Atoll Editions 2004</ref>
'''NOTE:''' ''Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, etc. (including Faafu) are code letters assigned to the present administrative divisions of the Maldives. They are not the proper names of the [[atolls of the Maldives|natural atolls]] that make up these divisions. Some atolls are divided into two administrative divisions while other divisions are made up of two or more natural atolls. The order followed by the code letters is from North to South, beginning with the first letters of the [[Thaana]] alphabet used in [[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]. These code letters are not accurate from the geographical and cultural point of view. However, they have become popular among tourists and foreigners in the Maldives who find them easier to pronounce than the true atoll names in Dhivehi, (save a few exceptions, like Ari Atoll).''<ref>Tim Godfrey, ''Atlas of the Maldives'', Atoll Editions 2004</ref>

==Geography==
The atoll is separated from its Sister atoll ([[Dhaalu Atoll]]) by a 6km long strip of Ocean, The atoll is also smaller than its Sister atoll ([[Dhaalu Atoll]]). The atoll contains 23 Islands, of which 5 are inhabited. The capital of the Atoll is [[Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll)|Nilandhoo]], The largest and most Populated Island in the atoll. The shape of the atoll resembles [[Dhaalu Atoll]], but a little bit shorter.

==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 13 January 2024

Faafu Atoll
atoll of the Maldives
Location of Faafu in Maldives
Location of Faafu in Maldives
CountryMaldives
Corresponding geographic atoll(s)Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi
Location3° 20' N and 3° 03' N
CapitalNilandhoo
Government
 • Atoll ChiefAbdulla Jameel [1]
Population
 • Total
4,119
Letter code
L
Dhivehi letter code
F (ފ)
 • Number of islands23
 • Inhabited islandsBileddhoo * Dharanboodhoo * Feeali * Magoodhoo * Nilandhoo
 • Uninhabited islandsBadidhiffusheefinolhu, Dhiguvarufinolhu, Enbulufushi, Faanuvaahuraa, Filitheyo, Himithi, Jinnathugau, Kandoomoonufushi, Maafushi, Maavaruhuraa, Madivaruhuraa, Makunueri, Minimasgali, Villingilivarufinolhu, Voshimasfalhuhuraa
Resort islands(*), airports(¤) and industrial islands are also considered uninhabited.

Faafu Atoll (also known as Northern Nilandhe Atoll or Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi) is an administrative division of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name.

Certain islands of this atoll used to be inhabited, like Himithi. The islanders were resettled in other islands so that Friday prayers could be held.

NOTE: Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, etc. (including Faafu) are code letters assigned to the present administrative divisions of the Maldives. They are not the proper names of the natural atolls that make up these divisions. Some atolls are divided into two administrative divisions while other divisions are made up of two or more natural atolls. The order followed by the code letters is from North to South, beginning with the first letters of the Thaana alphabet used in Dhivehi. These code letters are not accurate from the geographical and cultural point of view. However, they have become popular among tourists and foreigners in the Maldives who find them easier to pronounce than the true atoll names in Dhivehi, (save a few exceptions, like Ari Atoll).[1]

Geography

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The atoll is separated from its Sister atoll (Dhaalu Atoll) by a 6km long strip of Ocean, The atoll is also smaller than its Sister atoll (Dhaalu Atoll). The atoll contains 23 Islands, of which 5 are inhabited. The capital of the Atoll is Nilandhoo, The largest and most Populated Island in the atoll. The shape of the atoll resembles Dhaalu Atoll, but a little bit shorter.

References

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  1. ^ Tim Godfrey, Atlas of the Maldives, Atoll Editions 2004
  • Divehi Tārīkhah Au Alikameh. Divehi Bahāi Tārikhah Khidmaiykurā Qaumī Markazu. Reprint 1958 edn. Malé 1990.
  • Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee. G.Sōsanī.
  • Xavier Romero-Frias, The Maldive Islanders, A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom. Barcelona 1999.
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3°14′N 72°56′E / 3.233°N 72.933°E / 3.233; 72.933

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