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Atolls of the Maldives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (238 words) |
 | Each administrative atoll is marked, along with the thaana letter used to identify the atoll. |
| The president (Maumoon Abdul Gayoom) appoints atoll chiefs to each atoll, who administers it as may be decreed and directed by the president. |
| The administrative head of the island is the Island Chief (Katheeb), appointed by the Ministry of Atolls Administration. |
| La Cardinala (604 words) |
| It is comprised of three geographical atolls: Ari Atoll, one of the largest atolls in the Maldives, measuring 80 kilometres in length and 30 in width; Rasdhoo Atoll and the tiny Thoddoo Atoll. |
| To the south of the large Alifu Atoll is Faafu Atoll measuring 27 kilometres in width and 30 kilometres in length. |
| It is one of two atolls of the Maldives that lie on the south of the equator. |
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