Villingili (Gaafu Alif Atoll)
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| Vilingili | |
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| Island Summary | |
| Belongs to | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
| Population | 2925 |
| Length | 2000m |
| Width | 575m |
| Distance from Malé | 380.04km |
- For other islands see Villingili
Villingili (Dhivehi: ވިލިނގިލި) is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Alif Atoll. It is located on the Northeastern rim of Huvadu Atoll. Traditionally this island is also known as 'Huvadu Atoll Vilingili'. In former times, Vilingili boat owners used to decorate their fishing boats with rich and varied decorative patterns. This practice was discontinued in the 1970s.
The World Health Organization has a local unit there.
[edit] Archaeology
According to Mr. Ibrahim Lutfi there was a mound in an area of the island that has been eroded away by the currents on the reef. This mound was probably an ancient Buddhist Stupa.
[edit] References
Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee. G.Sōsanī. Malé 1999.
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 00°45′25″N 73°26′10″E / 0.75694°N 73.43611°E
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