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Seenu Atoll, also known as Addoo Atoll is the southernmost
atoll of the Maldives. The heart-shaped atoll is different
from other Maldivian atoll as the islands are only on the
rim of the atoll and the islands on the western side have
been joined together to form the longest stretch of land
in the country, about 18 kilometres.
This is also the only atoll where you can ride a bicycle
through the towns and meet the locals. The only resort in
the atoll is at Gan. Although divers may not find an abundance
of reef fish, there are mantas, sharks, turtles and generally
other big fish.
The bustling Hithadhoo town, its capital, is only second
to Malι. A British RAF base was built in Gan during the
World War II and Gan was later developed as a modern airbase
with the latest navigational and landing aids, and was able
to handle the most sophisticated RAF aircraft.
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