Nilandhoo Introduction
In South Nilandhoo Atoll, the island of Kudahuvadhoo has one of the mysterious mounds known as hawittas. They are probably the ruins of Buddhist temples, but have not been thoroughly investigated by archaeologists. Thor Heyerdahl explored the island, and commented that its old mosque had some of the finest masonry he had ever seen, surpassing even the famous Inca wall in Cuzco, Peru. He was amazed to find such a masterpiece of stone-shaping art on such an isolated island, though it had a reputation in the Islamic world for finely carved tombstones.
Nilandhoo Weather
The year is divided into two monsoon periods: the north-east monsoon or Ruvai lasts from December to March, which are the drier months; the south-west monsoon or Ulhangu lasts from April to November, and is wetter, with more storms and occasional strong winds. Daytime temperatures are about 28°C (82°F) all year. The humidity is slightly lower in the dry season but most days there's a cooling sea breeze.
Nilandhoo Attractions
Monumental area
Kurimagu Sqaure
Veyodhoshu park
Veyodhoshu Sqaure
School corner
Garbage collecting area
Funnar magu holhuashi
kudaganduvaru magu holhuashi
Veyodhoshu holhuashi
Ziyaarai magu holhuashi
Dhon kanbo magu holhuashi
New graveyard
Thundi-The great beach
Kanu kolhu-The eastern beach
Bodu magu kolhu-A beach for kids
Small nilandhoo-An artificial village
Nilandhoo History
Fihing is main occupation of citizen of Nilandhoo. However a number of peoples enagaed in Agriculture, construction , & resort works. few numbers of families live in MALE' for both Office works and to provide good education for their children. The island has 26 mechanised vessels, 8 bokkura used for fishing, 1 yacht Dhoni and 2 sathari dhoni used for travelling between island & Male'. it has 3 retail shops & 3 cafes.
Nilandhoo health center was open in mid 1996. since then basic health service is available at nilandhoo. At that moment the health center was run by Nilandhoo island development committee. But after government shifted atoll capital from Magoodhooo to Nilandhoo it’s name converted into F.Atoll Health Center.
The island has 2 private pharmacies with 2 qualified pharmacists. They are medicine zone-4 and Bageecha pharmacy
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