Maldives consists of 1,190 low-lying coral islands scattered across the equator, in groups of 26 naturally occurring atolls. These 26 atolls are divided into 20 for administrative purposes. The atolls of Maldives are part of a greater structure known as the Laccadives-Chagos Ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometres.
Faru or ring-shaped reef structures form the atolls and these provide natural defense against wind and wave action, on the delicate Maldives islands. The word atoll in English means ‘ring-shaped coral reef enclosing a lagoon’, is a borrowing from the Maldivian language ‘Dhivehi’. Male, the capital of Maldives is located in the middle of the atoll chain.
There are significant difference in atolls. Some atolls are in the form of a number of islands by time and in the form of isolated reefs, which could be classified as smaller atoll formations.
The atolls of the Maldives form a quite regular chain. An arrayed structure in the northern and central atolls. The atolls of the Maldives are very complex structures and before they were very dangerous for navigators. Then comes the accurate maps of Maldives based on satellite surveys.
Maldives is the prime destination of scuba divers. The many beautiful diving grounds of the numerous atolls of Maldives made it the most favorite diving spot.
List of Atolls in Maldives
Vattaru / Falhu Atoll, Maldives
Vattaru / Falhu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Vattaru Atoll: An egg shaped piece of land Imagine a scene… an egg shaped piece of land amidst blue sea with loads of greenery. Is it not an ideal place to explore the beauty of nature…. If you think on the same…
Thoddu Atoll, Maldives
Thoddu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Thoddu Atoll: The hub of watermelons and pumpkins Maldives is a country of atolls. Thoddu atoll is one of the small yet important part of the Republic of Maldives. Unlike many other atolls of the country, Thoddu atoll is an inhabited atoll. The reason…
Thiladhunmathi Atoll, Maldives
Thiladhunmathi Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Thiladhunmathi Atoll: The delimited lagoon of Maldives Thiladhunmathi Atoll is one of the few delimited lagoons of the Republic of Maldives. This atoll is very open and an atypical kinds of an atoll. Thiladhunmathi Atoll, also known as Tiladummati according to the Admiralty Charts,…
Rasdhu Atoll, Maldives
Rasdhu Atoll, Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Rasdhu Atoll: For the adventurous side of life Scuba diving in the blue waters of Maldives… This thought itself is fascinating enough for you to plan a trip to the Republic of Maldives. The country has all the necessary ingredients to satisfy the adventurous…
Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi Atoll, Maldives
Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi Atoll, Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi: where development originates. If you are looking to explore the business prospects in the Republic of Maldives, Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi Atoll is the place to be. Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi Atoll is an important business hub of the island country…
Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi Atoll, Maldives
Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi Atoll, Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi: The house of jewelry. Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi is popularly known as Southern Nilandhe Atoll. This atoll is separated from the Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi or Northern Nilandhe Atoll by a channel. This separating channel is 6 km wide. This channel…
Mulaku Atoll, Maldives
Mulaku Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Mulaku Atoll: Adds historic value to your trip Mulaku atoll is a shut-in kind of atoll of the Republic of Maldives. Mulaku atoll is popularly known as Meemu atoll. Meemu atoll is actually the administrative name given to the Mulaku Atoll. It is worth…
Male’atholhu Uthutuburi Atoll, Maldives
Male’atholhu Uthutuburi Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Male’atholhu Uthutuburi Atoll : Beauty of Maldives lies here Male’atholhu Uthutuburi atoll is one of the two parts of the Male’ atoll of the Republic of Maldives. Male’atholhu Uthutuburi is also known as the North Male atoll. It is worth mentioning here that…
Maamakunudhoo Atoll, Maldives
Maamakunudhoo Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Maamakunudhoo Atoll: The aloof natural beauty Maamakunudhoo Atoll is one of the smallest yet popular atolls of the Republic of Maldives. This atoll is also known as the Malcolm Atol. Maamakunudhoo Atoll is located at the westernmost part of the Republic of Maldives. Maamakunudhoo…
Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi Atoll, Maldives
Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi Atoll, Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi Atoll: The beauty of reefs. If you are looking for a respectable job in the Republic of Maldives and ready for relocation, go to Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi atoll. Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi atoll is becoming a latest job hub in the republic of Maldives.…
Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi Atoll, Maldives
Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi Atoll, Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi: The atoll with opportunities. Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi is one of the most inhabited atolls of Maldives. The reason behind the popularity of this atoll amongst the people of the country and the tourists visiting the place is its growth. Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi is…
Kaashidhu Atoll, Maldives
Kaashidhu atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Kaashidhu atoll: The land of coconuts If you are planning a trip to Maldives, you simply cannot miss out on Kaashidhu Atoll. It wont be incorrect to call this Maldivian atoll as the land of coconuts. Kaashidhu is one of the inhabited atolls of…
Ihavandhippolhu Atoll, Maldives
Ihavandhippolhu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Ihavandhippolhu Atoll : A delight for the fisherman in you Ihavandhippolhu Atoll is one of the smallest natural atolls of Maldives. But size doesn’t matter in this case. The beauty of the atoll speaks for itself. Ihavandhippolhu Atoll is a small atoll, almost 22…
Goidhu Atoll, Maldives
Goidhu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Baa atoll: The African connect of Maldives Baa Atoll is known as Goidhu in Dhivehi. A 10 km broad channel separates Goidhu atoll from the Southern Maalhosmadhulhu Atoll. Baa atoll is oval in shape. Although it is a small atoll, it is inhabited and…
Gahaafaru / Gaafaru Atoll, Maldives
Gahaafaru / Gaafaru Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Gahaafaru Atoll: Size doesn’t matter Gahaafaru Atoll is popularly known as Gaafaru atoll. Also known by the name of Gaafarufalhu atoll, Gahaafaru atoll is a small yet an important atoll of the Republic of Maldives. The reason behind its importance despite its…
Felidhe Atoll, Maldives
Felidhe Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Felidhe Atoll: Heaven of divers The world knows the fact that Maldives is a delight for divers all over the world. Maldives has all the necessary ingredients to give you an amazing experience in Scuba Diving. Infact, one of the most popular tourist activities…
Fasdhūetherē (Fasdhūtherē) Atoll, Maldives
Fasdhūetherē (Fasdhūtherē) Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Fasdhūetherē Atoll: The sandwiched atoll Maldives is a country of atolls. Fasdhūetherē atoll is said to be situated between two atolls. In other words, this atoll is also known as a sandwiched atoll because of its location between the two atolls. Fasdhūetherē atoll…
Faadhippolhu Atoll, Maldives
Faadhippolhu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Faadhippolhu Atoll: The home of canning factory Do you wish to visit the only canning factory of the republic of Maldives? If yes, you need to visit Faadhippolhu Atoll of Maldives. An industrial island is a part of this atoll with tuna canning facilities.…
Etthingili Alifushi Atoll, Maldives
Etthingili Alifushi Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Etthingili Alifushi Atoll: The home of carpenters and boat builders Etthingili Alifushi Atoll is formed on the basis of a compromise between two islands called Alifushi and Etthingili. Etthingili is also known as Kalhifushi. These two islands are collectively known as the Powell…
Ari Atoll, Maldives
Ari Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Ari Atoll: A delight for the tourists Ari Atoll is one of the natural atolls of the Republic of Maldives. It is situated next to Maamakunudhoo Atoll and is the second westernmost atoll of Maldives. This atoll is one of the most important tourist…
Addu / Seenu Atoll, Maldives
Addu / Seenu Atoll Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Addu Atoll: The atoll of big islands Addu Atoll, also known as the Seenu Atoll according to the local administrative name, is the southernmost atoll of the Republic of Maldives. Addu Atoll comprises of 23 islands out of which only 6 of…
Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi, Maldives
Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi Maldives (Map, Airport Distance, Diving, History, Resorts & Weather) Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi: Beauty of Maldives lies here Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi atoll is one of the two parts of the Male’ atoll of the Republic of Maldives. Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi is also known as the North Male atoll. It is worth mentioning here that the Male’ atoll…
The geographical atolls of Maldives are Ihavandhippolhu, Thiladhunmathi, Maamakunudhoo Etthingili Alifushi Atoll, Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi, Fasdhuethere (Fasdhuthere), Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi, Goidhu Atoll, Faadhippolhu, Kaashidhu Atoll, Gahaafaru (Gaafaru) Atoll, Male’atholhu Uthutuburi, Male’atholhu Dhekunuburi, Thoddu Atoll, Rasdhu Atoll, Ari Atoll, Felidhe Atoll, Vattaru Atoll (Falhu), Mulaku Atoll, Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi, Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi, Kolhumadulu, Haddhunmathi, Huvadhu Atoll, Fuvahmulah and Addu Atoll.
