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{{Short description|Fresh water lake in Fuvahmulah, Maldives}} |
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'''Bandaara Kilhi''' (literally "State Lake") is one of the two fresh water lakes in [[Fuvahmulah]], [[Maldives]]. Located mainly in [[Maalegan]] ward of the island with a small part extending to [[Miskiymagu]] ward as well, the lake has an area of approximately 0.058 square kilometers and an average depth of 12 feet making it the largest lake by volume in the [[Maldives]]. Bounded by dense vegetations of mainly [[ferns]], [[Screwpine]], [[tropical almond]], [[cheese fruit]], [[Banana]] trees, [[coconut palms]] and [[taro]] fields plus [[Mango trees]] as well to an extent, among the creatures which inhabit the lakeside are the [[Common Moorhen]] which is a bird exclusively found in Fuvahmulah only in the Maldivian archipelago and Maldivian [[White-breasted Waterhen]] (Amaurornis phoenicurus maldivus) which is an endemic species of the Maldives.<ref>http://www.bluepeacemaldives.org/blog/biodiversity/common-moorhen-exclusive-bird-to-fuvahmulak-in-the-maldives</ref><ref>http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/129261</ref> |
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'''Bandaara Kilhi''' (literally "State Lake") is one of the two fresh water lakes in [[Fuvahmulah]], [[Maldives]]. |
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The lake covers about {{convert|0.058|sqkm|acre}} and averages 15 feet deep, which makes it the largest lake by volume in the [[Maldives]] accommodating the largest freshwater reserve in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bandaara Kilhi |url=https://visitfuvahmulah.mv/place/bandaara-kilhi/ |access-date=24 July 2024 |website=Visit Fuvahmulah}}</ref> Bounded by dense vegetations of mainly [[fern]]s, [[Screwpine]], [[tropical almond]], [[cheese fruit]], [[Banana]] trees, [[coconut palms]], [[taro]] fields, and a few [[mango trees]]. Among local [[riparian]] creatures are the [[common moorhen]], exclusively found in Fuvahmulah nationally and Maldivian [[white-breasted waterhen]] (''Amaurornis phoenicurus maldivus''), which is an endemic species of the Maldives.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 December 2011 |title=Common Moorhen; Exclusive Bird To Fuvahmulak In The Maldives |url=https://www.bluepeacemaldives.org/blog/biodiversity/common-moorhen-exclusive-bird-to-fuvahmulak-in-the-maldives |accessdate=24 July 2024 |website=BLUEPEACE Maldives}}</ref><ref name="haveeru1">{{Cite news |last=Jameel |first=Abdulla |date=30 October 2012 |title=ފުވައްމުލަކުގެ ހިތްގައިމު ސަރަހައްދުގައި ހިތްގައިމު ރެސްޓޯރަންޓެއް |trans-title=Restaurant opened in Fuvahmulah |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/129261 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221130326/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/129261 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |access-date=2 February 2014 |work=[[Haveeru Daily]] |language=dv}}</ref> |
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Most of the lake is in [[Maalegan]] ward, the rest is in [[Miskiymagu]]. |
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In connection with the opening of Fuvahmulah Harbour in 2003, a jetty and an observation deck was built at the Bandaara Kilhi to make the place more accessible.<ref>http://www.panoramio.com/photo/63361639</ref> Later, in 2011 the place was modified to include two huts and a restaurant designed in Maldivian cultural style with the roofs [[thatched]] with [[coconut palm]] leaves. The restaurant which was built has started functioning under the name of Lakeside Restaurant. Visitors on sightseeing trips to [[Fuvahmulah]] and customers to the Lakeside Restaurant enjoy feeding the tilapia and different creatures which inhabit the lake while riding the boats currently being used in the lake.<ref>http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/114884</ref><ref>http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/129261</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Today fish from the lake are not used for eating. Unlike, [[Dhadimagi Kilhi]] in the north of the island, Bandaara Kilhi is not used by the locals for swimming due to the depth and muddy shorelines.<ref name="panoramio1">{{cite web |author= |date=11 December 2011 |title=Photo of Khili |url=https://www.panoramio.com/photo/63361639 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219174538/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/63361639 |archive-date=19 February 2014 |accessdate=2 February 2012 |website=Panoramio}}</ref> |
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Bandaara Kilhi has been declared as a Protected area of Fuvahmulah by the government of Maldives on 12 June 2012 and the Atoll Council of Fuvahmulah has also passed a Decree to establish the place as a Protected area on 19 January 2012.<ref>http://www.mhe.gov.mv/v1/news/three-areas-in-fuvahmulah-island-declared-as-protected-areas/</ref> |
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To compliment Fuvahmulah Harbour's opening in 2003, the lake's jetty and observation deck was built.<ref name="panoramio1"/> Since 2011 two huts and a restaurant in Maldivian cultural style with the roofs [[thatched]] with [[coconut palm]] leaves have stood on the shores. A custom is feeding the tilapia and variety of creatures which inhabit the lake from local small craft.<ref name="haveeru1"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Adshan |first=Ahmed |date=29 December 2011 |title=ފުވައްމުލަކު ބަންޑާރަ ކިޅީގެ ހަޓްތައް ކުއްޔަށް ދޭން ނިންމައިފި |trans-title=Fuvahmulah's Bandaara Kilhi's hunts for rent |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/114884 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221122159/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/bandaara_kilhi/114884 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |access-date=2 February 2012 |work=[[Haveeru Daily]]}}</ref> |
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Bandaara Kilhi is a protected area of Fuvahmulah since 12 June 2012, nationally, and by the local atoll council since five months before.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 June 2012 |title=Three areas in Fuvahmulah island declared as Protected Areas |url=http://www.mhe.gov.mv/v1/news/three-areas-in-fuvahmulah-island-declared-as-protected-areas/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219091639/http://www.mhe.gov.mv/v1/news/three-areas-in-fuvahmulah-island-declared-as-protected-areas/ |archive-date=19 February 2014 |accessdate=2 February 2014 |website=Ministry of Housing and Environment}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bandaara kilhi and surrounding wetland area |url=https://protectedareas.environment.gov.mv/en/protected-areas/bandaara-kilhi-and-surrounding-wetland-area |access-date=24 July 2024 |website=Maldives Protected Areas |publisher=Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 24 July 2024
Bandaara Kilhi (literally "State Lake") is one of the two fresh water lakes in Fuvahmulah, Maldives.
The lake covers about 0.058 square kilometres (14 acres) and averages 15 feet deep, which makes it the largest lake by volume in the Maldives accommodating the largest freshwater reserve in the country.[1] Bounded by dense vegetations of mainly ferns, Screwpine, tropical almond, cheese fruit, Banana trees, coconut palms, taro fields, and a few mango trees. Among local riparian creatures are the common moorhen, exclusively found in Fuvahmulah nationally and Maldivian white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus maldivus), which is an endemic species of the Maldives.[2][3]
Most of the lake is in Maalegan ward, the rest is in Miskiymagu.
Today fish from the lake are not used for eating. Unlike, Dhadimagi Kilhi in the north of the island, Bandaara Kilhi is not used by the locals for swimming due to the depth and muddy shorelines.[4]
To compliment Fuvahmulah Harbour's opening in 2003, the lake's jetty and observation deck was built.[4] Since 2011 two huts and a restaurant in Maldivian cultural style with the roofs thatched with coconut palm leaves have stood on the shores. A custom is feeding the tilapia and variety of creatures which inhabit the lake from local small craft.[3][5]
Bandaara Kilhi is a protected area of Fuvahmulah since 12 June 2012, nationally, and by the local atoll council since five months before.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bandaara Kilhi". Visit Fuvahmulah. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Common Moorhen; Exclusive Bird To Fuvahmulak In The Maldives". BLUEPEACE Maldives. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ a b Jameel, Abdulla (30 October 2012). "ފުވައްމުލަކުގެ ހިތްގައިމު ސަރަހައްދުގައި ހިތްގައިމު ރެސްޓޯރަންޓެއް" [Restaurant opened in Fuvahmulah]. Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Photo of Khili". Panoramio. 11 December 2011. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ Adshan, Ahmed (29 December 2011). "ފުވައްމުލަކު ބަންޑާރަ ކިޅީގެ ހަޓްތައް ކުއްޔަށް ދޭން ނިންމައިފި" [Fuvahmulah's Bandaara Kilhi's hunts for rent]. Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Three areas in Fuvahmulah island declared as Protected Areas". Ministry of Housing and Environment. 18 June 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "Bandaara kilhi and surrounding wetland area". Maldives Protected Areas. Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy. Retrieved 24 July 2024.