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Faadhippolhu · Hinnavaru
Maakoa
Protected & Documented
Maakoa is a protected island and sandbank located near Hinnavaru in Lhaviyani Atoll. Though uninhabited, its pristine beach and surrounding shallow lagoon offer an ecologically important habitat for nesting seabirds and juvenile marine species. The island's untouched character and natural sand formations make it a valuable conservation site within the atoll’s protected network.
Site Details
Atoll
Faadhippolhu
Island
Hinnavaru
Documentation Status
Documented
Coordinates
5.4911°N
73.5489°E
73.5489°E
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