🏝️ Meedhoo (Addu)

Maldives · Asia · 0.59°S, 73.23°E

Meedhoo is the oldest populated island in Addu Atoll, having been settled between 1000 and 500 BCE. Its name comes from the original Indo-Aryan settlers, the "dhoo" comes from sanskrit "dwīpa" meaning island but the meaning of "mee" is obscure.

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Quick facts

Country	Maldives
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	0.59°S, 73.23°E · view on map

Meedhoo (Addu) 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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