Atolls of the Maldives

Discover the natural beauty and administrative regions that make up our island nation

Total Atolls
21
Islands
234
Sites
31
Addu Atoll

Addu Atoll

City

Addu Atoll, the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, stands out for its unique geography and historical significance. Unl...

Islands: 6
Sites: 0
Faadhippolhu

Faadhippolhu

Faadhipolhu is known for its thriving reef fisheries and longstanding connection to Maldivian seafaring culture. Its ree...

Islands: 6
Sites: 8
Felidhu Atoll

Felidhu Atoll

Felidhu Atoll, traditionally known as Vaavu Atoll, is the least populous natural atoll in the Maldives, with just five i...

Islands: 5
Sites: 0
Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah

City
Islands: 1
Sites: 0
Hadhdhunmathi

Hadhdhunmathi

Islands: 12
Sites: 0
Kolhumadulu

Kolhumadulu

Islands: 13
Sites: 0
Male' Atoll

Male' Atoll

Malé Atoll, comprising North and South Malé Atolls, is geologically distinct for its well-defined ring-like structure an...

Islands: 45
Sites: 8
Male' City

Male' City

City

Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. Comprising four main islands—Malé, Hulhumalé, Vilimalé, and...

Islands: 3
Sites: 5
Mulakatholhu

Mulakatholhu

Islands: 8
Sites: 0
North Ari Atoll

North Ari Atoll

North Ari Atoll is best known for its dive sites — some of the most renowned in the Maldives. Sites like Maaya Thila and...

Islands: 8
Sites: 0
North Huvadhu Atoll

North Huvadhu Atoll

Islands: 9
Sites: 0
North Maalhosmadulu

North Maalhosmadulu

Islands: 17
Sites: 0
North Miladhunmadulu

North Miladhunmadulu

Islands: 14
Sites: 0
North Nilandhe Atoll

North Nilandhe Atoll

Islands: 5
Sites: 0
North Thiladhunmathi

North Thiladhunmathi

Islands: 17
Sites: 1
South Ari Atoll

South Ari Atoll

South Ari Atoll is one of the best places in the Maldives to see whale sharks year-round. These gentle giants are freque...

Islands: 10
Sites: 0
South Huvadhu Atoll

South Huvadhu Atoll

Islands: 9
Sites: 0
South Maalhosmadulu

South Maalhosmadulu

The standout feature of South Maalhosmadulu, officially Baa Atoll, is Hanifaru Bay — a globally significant marine prote...

Islands: 14
Sites: 9
South Miladhunmadulu

South Miladhunmadulu

Islands: 13
Sites: 0
South Nilandhe Atoll

South Nilandhe Atoll

Islands: 6
Sites: 0
South Thiladhunmathi

South Thiladhunmathi

Islands: 13
Sites: 0

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