🏝️ Hulhumalé

Maldives · Asia · 4.21°N, 73.54°E

Hulhumalé is a reclaimed island located in the south of North Malé Atoll, Maldives. The artificial island is being built up by pumping sand from the sea floor, in order to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Malé region and as a response to the threat posed by rising sea levels. The official settlement was inaugurated by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on May 12, 2004.

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Quick facts

Country	Maldives
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	4.21°N, 73.54°E · view on map

Hulhumalé is located in Maldives, in Asia.

More islands in Maldives

Mirihi · Villingili (Villimalé) · Kaashidhoo (Kaafu Atoll) · Vilufushi · Mulah · Maroshi · Dhiyamingili · Maamendhoo (Laamu Atoll) · Dhigurah (Alif Dhaalu Atoll) · Maduvvari (Raa Atoll).

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