Thinadhoo (Thinadhoo)
Thenadu or Thinadhoo is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu and the proposed capital for the Upper South Province of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech.
It is pronounced as Thenadu in the Southern Maldives dialect.
The name Thinadhoo is derived from Euphorbia hirta, locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed) a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island.
The island was formerly known as Havaru Thinadhoo and it was the traditional seat of the Atoll Chief. The island has a vibrant history of unrest and revolution.
Thinadhoo was the wealthiest island in the country before it was forcefully depopulated and demolished entirely in 1962. The rich merchants of the island was known to have assisted even the capital when in need.
It is pronounced as Thenadu in the Southern Maldives dialect.
The name Thinadhoo is derived from Euphorbia hirta, locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed) a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island.
The island was formerly known as Havaru Thinadhoo and it was the traditional seat of the Atoll Chief. The island has a vibrant history of unrest and revolution.
Thinadhoo was the wealthiest island in the country before it was forcefully depopulated and demolished entirely in 1962. The rich merchants of the island was known to have assisted even the capital when in need.
Map - Thinadhoo (Thinadhoo)
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Country - Maldives
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Comprising a territory spanning roughly 90,000 km2 including the sea, land area of all the islands comprises 298 km2, the Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states and the smallest Asian country as well as one of the smallest Muslim-majority countries by land area and, with around 557,751 inhabitants, the 2nd least populous country in Asia. Malé is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the "King's Island" where the ancient royal dynasties ruled for its central location.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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| MVR | Maldivian rufiyaa | Þƒ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| DV | Dhivehi language |
| EN | English language |