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Atoll of the Maldives
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Addu (also Seenu) is the southernmost atoll in the Maldives. Hithadhoo, its capital, was the base of the short-lived United Suvadive Republic secessionist movement in 1959–1963.
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Was founded in 2013 on Maradhoo Island, Addu Atoll. It’s a local island in the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. Aquaventure is the first PADI Dive Center in Local Addu, where a full range of daily excursions and PADI courses are provided for divers, from beginners to professionals.
Three-star hotel on the airport island.
formerly Herathera
Resort claiming to have the longest beach in the Maldives.
Equatorial Divers Lodge
3Star lodge, provides daily housekeeping, private check in/check out, taxi service, luggage storage, bicycle rental, free Wi-Fi in public areas. 10 rooms around the inhouse pool.
The four islands of Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo are connected to each other by causeways.
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