Kurehdhoo

Kurehdhoo

Tourism Island - Resort Code: Lh

About Kurehdhoo

Kuredu, is one of the largest natural islands in Lhaviyani, Kuredu was once used for coconut cultivation and temporary settlement before tourism began. The long lagoon and sandbanks around it provide feeding grounds for rays and juvenile blacktip sharks. The inland vegetation shows traces of old coconut groves interspersed with ironwood trees.

Island Information

Geographic

Area
57 hectares
Nearest Island
Veligan'du (1.65 km)

Coordinates: 5.53963, 73.44785

Administrative

Island Name
Kurehdhoo
Island Code
Lh
Atoll
Faadhippolhu
Island Type
Tourism Island - Resort
Regulating Authority
Ministry of Tourism & Environment
Primary Agency
Ministry of Agriculture & animal welfare

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