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Fonadhoo

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Fonadhoo

Fonadhoo (Dhivehi: ފޮނަދޫ) is the capital island of the Laamu Atoll of the Maldives. The island has three villages: Barasil (northernmost), Medhuavah (in the middle) and Kurigam (southernmost). However, after the relocation of people from the neighbouring Gaadhoo, two new communities have emerged, o

ne to the north of Baraasil and the other, south of Kurigam. The population of the island exceeded 3,000 in 2023.

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