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Thinadhoo (gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)
Thenadu or Thinadhoo is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu and the proposed capital for the Upper South Province of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech. It is pronounced as Thenadu in the Southern Maldives dialect. The name Thinadhoo is derived from '' Euphorbia hirta'', locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed) a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island. The island was formerly known as Havaru Thinadhoo and it was the traditional seat of the Atoll Chief. The island has a vibrant history of unrest and revolution. Thinadhoo was the wealthiest island in the country before it was forcefully depopulated and demolished entirely in 1962. The rich merchants of the island was known to have assisted even the capital when in need. History Early history Written history of the island is sparse, but Thinadhoo is known to have a rich history. Havaru Thinadhoo The Havaru, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinadhoo Maahuttaa
Thinadhoo may refer to several islands in the Maldives: * Thinadhoo (Huvadhu Atoll), the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region, Huvadhu Atoll * Thinadhoo (Vaavu Atoll) * Thinadhoo, a disappeared island of Haa Alif Atoll See also * Thiladhoo, an uninhabited island of Baa Atoll {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Suvadive Republic
The United Suvadive Republic (Dhivehi: އެކުވެރި ސުވާދީބު ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ) was a short-lived breakaway state from the Kingdom of Maldives between 1958 and 1963 consisting of the three southern atolls of the Maldive archipelago, Addu Atoll, Huvadhu Atoll and Fuvahmulah. The first president of the new nation was Abdulla Afeef Didi. The secession occurred in the context of the struggle of the Maldives’ emergence as a modern nation. The United Suvaidive Republic inherited a Westminster governance system cloned from Britain along with other institutional structures. Until the recent history of the Maldives, the southern atolls had been richer (plant cover and more fertile soils, seafarers going to trade abroad) than the northern atolls (where the wealth, centralized by the royal administration, came from sailor-merchants from abroad); these two ways of acquiring wealth generate two types of political power: one with a despotic tendency in the north, the oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaadedhdhoo Domestic Airport
Kaadedhdhoo Airport is a domestic airport on the island of Kaadedhdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhu) atoll, Maldives. The airport is located south of Thinadhoo. It was opened on 10 December 1993, by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Facilities The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 16/34 with a bituminous surface measuring . Airlines and destinations Airline An airline is a company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines use aircraft to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for codeshare agreements, in wh ...s offering scheduled passenger service: References External links * * {{authority control Airports in the Maldives Airports established in 1993 1993 establishments in the Maldives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avid College
Avid College is a private educational institution located in Malé, Maldives Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ, translit=Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa, label=none, ), is an archipelag .... References Schools in the Maldives {{Maldives-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maldives National University
The Maldives National University (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ޔުނިވަރސިޓީ) is a public university located in the Maldives. In 1973, the first Ministry of health was created at NMU. In 1974, the vocational and trade center was established, providing mechanical and electrical trades. In 1984 the institution for Teacher education was created. In 1987 a tourism school was established for the sole purpose of tourism in the Maldives. In 1991 The Institute of Management and Administration was created; in order, to train staff for public and private services. In 1998 The Maldives of Higher Education was founded. In January 1999 the Institute of Shar’ah and law was founded. In 2000 College launched first-degree Program: Bachelor of Arts. On 17 January 2011 The Maldives National University Act was passed by the President of the Maldives, The Maldives National University got its name on 15 February 2011. History MCHE was established on 1 October 1998 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malé
Malé (, ; dv, މާލެ) is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 252,768 and an area of , it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll ( Kaafu Atoll). Administratively, the city consists of a central island, an airport island, and four other islands governed by the Malé City Council. Traditionally it was the King's Island, from where the ancient royal dynasties ruled and where the palace was located. The city was then called ''Mahal''. Formerly it was a walled city surrounded by fortifications and gates (''doroshi''). The Royal Palace (''Gan'duvaru'') was destroyed along with the picturesque forts (''koshi'') and bastions (''buruzu'') when the city was remodelled under President Ibrahim Nasir's rule in the aftermath of the abolition of the monarchy in 1968. However, some buildings remained, namely, the Malé Friday Mosque. In recent years, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaadedhdhoo
Kaadedhdhoo Airport is a domestic airport on the island of Kaadedhdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhu) atoll, Maldives. The airport is located south of Thinadhoo. It was opened on 10 December 1993, by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Facilities The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 16/34 with a bituminous surface measuring . Airlines and destinations Airline An airline is a company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines use aircraft to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for codeshare agreements, in wh ...s offering scheduled passenger service: References External links * * {{authority control Airports in the Maldives Airports established in 1993 1993 establishments in the Maldives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam
As-Sulṭaan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam () (death 26 August 1585) or As-Sultan Ghazi Muhammad Bodu Thakurufaanu ruled over the Maldive Islands from 1573 to 1585. He is known for fighting the Portuguese who ruled over the Maldives from 1558–1573 after killing Sultan Ali VI in Malé. His victory is commemorated in the Maldives as ''Qaumee Dhuvas'' or National Day. He was also the first Maldivian King to form the (a unified military body). Early years Muhammad Thakurufaanu was the son of Katheebu Hussain of Utheemu in Thiladhummathi Atoll and Lady Aiminaa Dhiyoa of Ihavandhoo. Muhammad Thakurufan learned (Martial Arts). Defeat of the Portuguese After killing Sultan Ali IV, the Maldives was ruled by and the Portuguese. was a regent of the (Sultan Hassan IX) who was the first Maldivian and the only member of its royalty to renounce Islam and convert to Christianity, later upon his deposition he took refuge in Goa, India. After the invasion, the Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
