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ISLAND DIRECTORY
Islands of Maldives
Addu (Seenu) - including Gan [1635]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 0.28º S Long : 72.43º E
Area: 15.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 15.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 1150 km Isolation Index: 62
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 8 large islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll, part of a long chain of islands on a volcanic aseismic
ridge.
The atoll islands are covered by a thin layer of soil composed of sand,
broken pieces of parental coral of various sizes and varying quantities
of
organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2810 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Maldives has a very diverse marine fauna with 1100 known species
and estimated total exceeding 1500.
SPECIES RICHNESS:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
few
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few endemic species
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
wetland
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 17648 (1995) Density: 1124 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 17648
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture, coconuts,, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: good Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 46
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
MPHRE, May 1998
Last updated: 19/05/98
Ari (Alifu) [1626]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 3.50º N Long : 72.75º E
Area: 12.2 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 12.2 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 600 km Isolation Index: 56
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin layer of soil
composed of sand, broken coral pieces and varying amounts of organic
matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
affected by Acanthaster, mid 1970s
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 11744 (1995) Density: 962.6 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 11744
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: agriculture, coconuts, fishing,, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port Annual tourist arrivals: 75927
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 5 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 46
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Fadippolu (Lhaviyani, Fadiffolu, Faadhippolhu) [1637]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 5.22º N Long : 73.33º E
Area: 1.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 550 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 550 km Isolation Index: 51
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 8847 (1995) Density: 5204 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 8847
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, tourism,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in tourism: 2.3%
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port Annual tourist arrivals: 10091
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 99
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Felidu (Vaavu, Felidhu) [1627]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 3.50º N Long : 73.50º E
Area: 0.9 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 0.9 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 12 km group: 680 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 680 km Isolation Index: 56
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands covered by thin layer of
soil composed of sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted ground water and rainwater catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 1779 (1995) Density: 1977 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 1779
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: coconuts, fishing,, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port Annual tourist arrivals: 6543
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 2 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 99
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Foa Mulaku (Gnaviyani, Foammulah) [1634]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 0.28º S Long : 72.43º E
Area: 4.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 4.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 580 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 1150 km Isolation Index: 63
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2800 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 6971 (1995) Density: 1483 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 6971
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: agriculture, coconuts,, fishing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 60
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Haddunmathi (Laamu, Haddummati, Hadhdhunmathi) [1632]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 1.92º N Long : 73.42º E
Area: 26.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 26.1 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 820 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 820 km Isolation Index: 62
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2800 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 10192 (1995) Density: 390.5 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 10192
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 17
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Horsburgh [1636]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 4.80º N Long : 72.90º E
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 600 km Isolation Index: 53
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted ground water
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: tenure, government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 20 High
Last updated: 20/05/98
Huvadu (Gaafu Alifu/Dhaalu, Suvadiva) - including North and South Huvadu [1633]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 0.50º N Long : 73.27º E
Area: 38.5 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 38.5 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 640 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 1000 km Isolation Index: 64
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2800 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 20148 (1995) Density: 523.3 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 20148
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: agriculture, fishing,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 22
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Kelai (Ihavandiffulu) [1643]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 6.78º N Long : 73.02º E
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 170 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 450 km Isolation Index: 36
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2540 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: agriculture, coconuts,, fishing
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
Last updated: 20/05/98
Kolhumadulu (Thaa, Kolumadulu) [1631]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 2.92º N Long : 73.17º E
Area: 8.9 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 8.9 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 800 km Isolation Index: 60
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2800 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted ground water and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 9651 (1995) Density: 1084 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 9651
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: agriculture, fishing,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 44
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Maalosmadulu, North (Raa, North Malosmadulu) [1639]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 5.50º N Long : 72.55º E
Area: 13.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 13.1 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 600 km Isolation Index: 44
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 12528 (1995) Density: 956.3 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 12528
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 39
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Maalosmadulu, South (Baa, South Malosmadulu) [1638]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 5.10º N Long : 72.55º E
Area: 15.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 15.1 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 450 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 600 km Isolation Index: 48
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 8727 (1995) Density: 577.9 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 8727
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture, coconuts,, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Maldivian Field Station of International Institute for Submarine
Research
(Vaduz, Liechtenstein) on Kunfunadhoo Island
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port Annual tourist arrivals: 220
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 24
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Makunudhu Makunudu [1641]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 6.30º N Long : 72.60º E
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 500 km Isolation Index: 45
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 (1985) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: fishing, coconuts
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
Last updated: 20/05/98
Male' (Kaafu) [1625]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 4.75º N Long : 73.25º E
Area: 10.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 10.6 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 600 km Isolation Index: 57
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge;
thin soil layer on islands composed of sand, broken coral pieces and
varying quantities of organic matter
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater/rainwater; desalinization
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes, major fires, oil spills
Threat Indicator: 4
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Black coral; Triton shells; Eels; Lobster; Stony corals; Bait fish;
Trochus shells; Skates and Rays; Dolphins; Parrot fish; Whales;
Bigeye scad; Pearl Oysters; Turtles; Puffer fish
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few endemic species
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
North Male affected by Acanthaster, mid 1980s
Acanthaster killed up to 85% of corals on some reefs, mid 1980s
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, capital city Male'
Population: 62973 (1995) Density: 5941 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 62973
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Very high population density
Habitat: urban centre Urban Pop: 62793 Urban Indicator: 9
Accessibility: port, airport Annual tourist arrivals: 223946
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 9 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: good Data Rel. Indicator: 3
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 99
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 20 High
REFERENCES:
Statistical Yearbook of Maldives 1983 and 1997;
Fifth National Development Plan 1997
Last updated: 19/05/98
Miladunmadulu (Noonu/Shaviyani, Miladummadulu) - including North and South [1640]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 5.83º N Long : 73.00º E
Area: 26.3 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 26.3 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 520 km Isolation Index: 43
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 20558 (1995) Density: 781.7 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 20558
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 32
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Mulaku (Meemu) [1630]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 2.95º N Long : 73.57º E
Area: 3.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 3.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 720 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 720 km Isolation Index: 58
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted ground water and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 4810 (1995) Density: 1300 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 4810
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 53
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Nilande, North (Faafu, North Nilande) [1628]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 3.10º N Long : 72.92º E
Area: 1.8 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 1.8 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 750 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 750 km Isolation Index: 57
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands covered by thin layer of
soil composed of sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted ground water and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 3167 (1995) Density: 1759 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 3167
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 71
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Nilande, South (Dhaalu, South Nilandu) [1629]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 2.80º N Long : 72.92º E
Area: 4.2 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 4.2 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 750 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 750 km Isolation Index: 57
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2700 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 4825 (1995) Density: 1149 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 4825
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 47
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
Thiladunmathi (Haa Alifu/Dhaalu, Thiladhunmathi) - including North and South [1642]
Group: Archipelago: Maldives
Country: Maldives
Lat: 6.50º N Long : 72.83º E
Area: 24.7 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Land < 5 m elevation: 24.7 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 200 km
Nearest continent: Asia Distance: 460 km Isolation Index: 38
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Coral atoll on aseismic volcanic ridge. Islands with thin soil composed
of
sand, coral fragments and variable organic matter.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical 27øC, 2600 mm
WATER BALANCE: restricted groundwater and rain water catchment
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Grassland, scrub, fruit trees and coconuts; Windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
knolls and patch reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 5
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
very few
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 28426 (1995) Density: 1151 persons/sq. km
Maximum known population: 28426
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: fishing, agriculture,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: scattered islands Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 22% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 439 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 47
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 18 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 20/05/98
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