Travel Guide of Addu City in Maldives by Influencers and Travelers

Addu City is a city in Maldives that consists of the inhabited islands of the southernmost atoll of the archipelago. Addu City is the second-largest urban area in Maldives, in terms of population, and is one of the two urban areas to get the status of "city" other than the capital city, Malé, and Fuvamulah.

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1 - Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah City is an island in the Maldives. It is under Maldives administrative divisions of Gnaviyani Atoll or Nyaviyani Atoll. The inhabitants speak a distinctive form of the Dhivehi language, known as "Fuvahmulaki baha". Fuvahmulah means "Island of the Areca nut palms", Fuvah in the local language. Other places in the world like Penang in Malaysia and Guwahati in Assam, India, are also named after this nut.

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2 - Thoondu

Thoondu is a white sandy beach on the north of Fuvahmulah, Maldives. Located within Dhadimagu ward of the island, it is believed to be one of the most well known features of Fuvahmulah.

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3 - Gnaviyani

Gnaviyani Atoll is one of the administrative divisions of the Maldives corresponding to the natural atoll, Fuvahmulah. Surfacewise this is the smallest administrative unit in the Maldives, situated in the Equatorial Channel between Huvadhu Atoll and Addu Atoll.

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4 - Gan International Airport

Velana International Airport is the main international airport in the Maldives. It is located on Hulhulé Island in the North Malé Atoll, nearby the capital island Malé.

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5 - Addu Atholhu

Addu Atoll, also known as Seenu Atoll, is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. Addu Atoll, together with Fuvahmulah, located 40 km north of Addu Atoll, extend the Maldives into the Southern Hemisphere.

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6 - Hithadhoo

Hithadhoo is a district of Addu City, in the Maldives. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district.

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7 - Gan

Gan is the southernmost island of Addu Atoll, as well as the southernmost island of the Maldives. It is relatively large by Maldive standards. The origin of the word "Gan" is in the Sanskrit word "Grama", meaning "village". Gan is the second largest island of the atoll, after Hithadhoo, and measures 2.2561 square kilometres in area.

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8 - Maradhoo

Maradhoo is one of the inhabited islands of the Addu Atoll.

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9 - Addu Atoll

Addu City is a city in Maldives that consists of the inhabited islands of Addu Atoll, the southernmost atoll of the archipelago.

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10 - Hulhumeedhoo

Hulhumeedhoo or Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo is an island located on the northeastern point of Addu City. Even though it is the 5th largest island in the Maldives, Hulhumeedhoo has roughly the land area of New York's Central Park.

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11 - Hoadhadu

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Addu Town (regional government name Seenu) is a Maldivian area made up of the inhabited islands of Addu Atoll, the island's southerly atoll. Addu City, after the downtown area of Malé and Fuvahmulah, is

the second-biggest populous cosmopolitan area in the Maldives.

 It is one of only two city centers in the Maldives. There are also deserted areas of lands in Addu Atoll.

 The inhabitants of this archipelago survive from trade and fish farming, especially tuna , which is a majorly famous by Maldivians.There are nearly 28 000 citizens, with the majority of them staying in

Hithadhoo, the island's capital. Those individuals who would like to break away from Malé , which is about 477 kilometers to the north side; they communicate with their own language, Addu Bas, and their

political group, the The Maldivian Democratic Party , is very powerful.

 The inhabitants who operated there understood how to govern, organize, and therefore allow to different visitors owing to the English military, which created navy ships there throughout the Second World

War.

 It possesses its own air base, which was initially designed by the British forces. It has been restored and geared up to collect international routes since its relocation to the Maldives and after being for

managed for internal routes.

Demand is rising in the Maldives, and Addu city is no exception; it is the nation's second-biggest city following Malé. On two areas, resorts have been established. The balconies and windows of rooms allow

complete pleasure with an amazing view of the lake; you may observe the fish move around your cottage without needing to go bathing.
 
What to see and visit during your stay in Addu City,Maldives ?

-Gan land : When guests arrive in the town, the main spot they see is Gan atoll. This island, which is site to the Atoll's Air Base, is a fantastic location that portrays the area's long heritage. Its history includes

being a location to English maritime, a theater that was formerly functional, an airfield, and garment manufacturers. Some of the holiday destinations to absolutely discover include relics from the Period of

british rule as well as other significant structures. Besides the airstrip, additional attractions in the area like the Equator Complex, historic markers, and a temple.

-The Bonda Badi : This English memorial is one of Addu Town's most visible attractions.

-Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo : isolated from the rest of the isles, these two have some fascinating ancient sites to discover. A ancient graveyard and a premature fountain are just a couple of fantastic sights to

observe on these lands. Aside from just that, there are numerous places to visit on a bicycle.
 
When to visit Aldu City ?
 
The Maldivian place is a beautiful paradise with some of the best solar destinations in the country. Between December and April, the island endures a dry season described as 'Iruvai.' During the months of

Spring till Automun, however, it undergoes a rainy period termed as 'Hulhangu.' The weather difference between the two times is negligible. Sunny skies, light waters, dazzling brightness, and relatively

infrequent precipitation are all characteristics of the drought. Addu town is a great place to go swimming, sunning, and water sports because of this. Because it is the high period, this duration is highly priced.

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