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Thudufushi (sometimes spelled Thundufushi), formerly one of the uninhabited islands of Alif Dhaal Atoll (South Ari Atoll), Maldives, was developed into a 70 room 5 star resort called Diamonds Thudufushi Beach and Water Villas in 1990. It is managed by Planhotel Hospitality Group. Some of the best diving points in the Maldives are located in the Ari Atoll.[1]

Thudufushi
Island
Thudufushi
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 3.786169°N 72.731091°E / 3.786169; 72.731091
CountryMaldives
Administrative atollAlif Dhaal Atoll
Distance to Malé99 km (62 mi)
Area
  Total0.046 km2 (0.018 sq mi)
Dimensions
  Length0.24 km (0.15 mi)
  Width0.19 km (0.12 mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Name


In Divehi, "Thudufushi" means "Point Island".[2]


Geography


Surrounded by a lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy beach, and encircled by a reef, it is the only resort on the island. It measures about 240 by 194 metres (787 ft × 636 ft) 11 hectares (27 acres). Seaplane transfer from Male International Airport is a scenic, 25-minute flight.


Reef


Due to the rise in temperature caused by La Niña, the coral reef had suffered but is starting to recover.[3]




References





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- [en] Thudufushi

[fr] Thundufushi

Thundufushi (ou Thudufushi) est une petite île inhabitée des Maldives. Son nom signifie « île de la pointe ». C'est une des nombreuses îles-hôtel des Maldives, dont elle accueille depuis 1990 le Diamonds Thudufushi Beach and Water Villas[1].



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