Hoarafushi
Sign in to savethumb|Night View of Hoarafushi Hoarafushi () is an inhabited island of Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives, and is geographically part of the Ihavandhippolhu Atoll.The island has a history dating back approximately 300 years when the inhabitants of nearby Huvahandhoo migrated and established a settlement. Over the centuries, Hoarafushi has developed a rich cultural heritage, particularly known for its contributions to Maldivian poetry and literature. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Hoarafushi Island Council.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- island
- Part of
- Haa Alif Atoll
- Country
- Maldives
- Located in
- Haa Alif Atoll
- Elevation
- 5
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Body of water
- Indian Ocean
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thumb|Night View of Hoarafushi Hoarafushi () is an inhabited island of Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives, and is geographically part of the Ihavandhippolhu Atoll.The island has a history dating back approximately 300 years when the inhabitants of nearby Huvahandhoo migrated and established a settlement. Over the centuries, Hoarafushi has developed a rich cultural heritage, particularly known for its contributions to Maldivian poetry and literature. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Hoarafushi Island Council.
==History== The island is named after the great frigatebird, known as the in Dhivehi, which used to be seen there.
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