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Shaviyani Atoll


Shaviyani Atoll is an atoll located in northern end of the Maldives

Geography
The atoll is situated in between Haa Dhaalu Atoll and Noonu Atoll, in Maldives. 37 miles long, it is the third atoll from the northern edge of the country, and is assigned the letter 'C' as the atoll code. It comprises 51 islands of which 16 are inhabited.


Economy
The population of the atoll crossed 14000 in 2003.

Fishing and agriculture form the mainstay of the atoll's economy. Fishing is engaged in throughout the year, with pole, line and reef fishing practised in various islands in the atoll. The atoll is also known for craftsmanship, such as mat and rope weaving.

Several inhabitants work in the tourism industry and other commercial trades in the Maldivian capital, Malé.

Administration
The atoll office is responsible for public services, development and economic affairs. The Shaviyani Atoll Office was founded in 1958. Operating from Lhaimagu earlier, it was shifted to the current capital Funadhoo in January 1968.


Atoll Summary
Administrative name Shaviyani Atoll
Atoll name Miladhunmadulu
Location 6°30' N and 5°58' N
Letter C
Abbreviation Sh (ށ)
Capital Funadhoo
Population 14502
No. of Islands 51
Inhabited Islands 16
Atoll Chief Mohamed Mahir

Inhabited Islands
Bileffahi Feevah Feydhoo Firunbaidhoo Foakaidhoo Funadhoo Goidhoo Kanditheemu Komandoo Lhaimagu Maakandoodhoo Maaungoodhoo Maroshi Milandhoo Narudhoo Noomaraa

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