Gaafu Dhaalu (also known as Southern Huvadhu Atoll or Huvadhu Atholhu Dhekunuburi, ހުވަދުއަތޮޅު ދެކުނުބުރި) is an administrative district of the Maldives formed by the southwestern section of Huvadhu Atoll. It was created on February 8, 1962, when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two districts.

Southern Huvadhu Atoll or Gaafu Dhaalu is an administrative district of the Maldives formed by the southwestern section of Huvadhu Atoll. It was created on February 8, 1962 when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two districts.

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Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is a popular tourist destination for those seeking an authentic Maldivian experience. The atoll is well-known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and diverse marine life, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and diving.

Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Nilandhe Atoll or Dhivehi: ނިލަންދެ އަތޮޅު ދެކުނުބުރި, Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi) is one of the atolls of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name. Dhaalu Atoll stretches 23 km (14 mi) from east to west, and 38 km (24 mi) north to south.

Gaafu Atoll is the second largest atoll in the Maldives. Divers can expect caves, steep drop offs and pristine reefs - all waiting to be explored. Gaafu Atoll is also known as Huvadhoo Atoll and is one Read More

Thinadhoo City is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech.

Gaaf Dhaal Atoll Education Centre (GDh.AEC), Thinadhoo was one of the earliest Atoll Education Centres in the Maldives, opening on March 27th, 1984 with 712 pupils. Until 2018, Gaaf Dhaal Atoll Education Centre enrolled students in grades 1 through 12, but from 2019, our center only admits students in grades 7 through 12.

Vaadhoo ( Dhivehi: ވާދޫ ) is an inhabited island of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu, Maldives. It has its own dialect of Maldivian, which is considerably different from northern and Mid-Maldivian speech. Important Buddhist remains have been found on this island, including: