Mandhoo Youth Relation
Mandhoo (Dhivehi language, Dhivehi: މަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Alif Dhaal Atoll. Geography The island is southwest of the country's capital, Malé. Demography References

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Administrative Divisions Of The Maldives
The Administrative Divisions of the Maldives refers to the various units of government that provide local government services in the Maldives. According to the Decentralization Act 2010, the administrative divisions of the Maldives would consist of atolls, islands, and cities; each administered by their own local council, under the basic terms of home rule. Geographically, the Maldives are formed by a number of natural atolls plus a few islands and isolated reefs which form a pattern from North to South. Administratively, there are currently 189 islands, 18 atolls and 4 cities in the Maldives. Background During the Gayyoom Presidency During the presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, the administrative divisions consisted of 20 administrative atolls, all controlled by the central government in Malé. Seven Provinces In 2008, in an attempt of decentralization, the Nasheed government divided the country into seven provinces. According to this system, the bill submitted by the g ...
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