Kulhudhuffushi
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| Coordinates | 6 ° 37 ′ N , 73 ° 4 ′ E | ||
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| Country | Maldives | ||
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| ISO 3166-2 | MV-23 | ||
| Residents | 8226 | ||
Kulhudhuffushi ( Dhivehi ) is a city in the north of the Maldives . Kulhudhuffushi is known as the "Heart of the North". The island is known for its mangroves, palm trees and tourism. The name Kulhudhuffushi comes from Kulhi (German: Mangrove).
history
In the early days of the island, it was the Indian population who began to populate the island.
In 1812, 1819 and 1921, the island was hit by heavy rains and storms that caused significant damage. The island was also hit by the Keylakunu storm, in which half of the population left the island. The ancient inhabitants of Kulhudhuffushi Island were famous for their courage and valor during wars against the nation's enemies. Apart from that, the people of Kulhudhuffushi led the entire Thiladhunmathi Atoll in an act of rebellion against the Malé government in the 1940s. The rebellion arose because of the unjust governance of the people of the north at the time.
geography
The island is located 275 km north of the state capital Malé .
The island is one of the largest and most populous islands in the northern part of the Maldives. The island itself is the administrative capital of South Thiladhunmathi Atoll.
population
| year | population |
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| 2006 | 6998 |
| 2014 | 8226 |
In 2014 a population of 8226 people was determined, which corresponds to an increase of 17.5% compared to 2006.
transport
The most common way to get to the island is by plane; the New Kulhudhuffushi Airport (IATA: HDK, ICAO: VRBK) was opened in August of 2019. There is also the option of arriving by bus from Hanimaadhoo. There are also some ferries that connect the island with the surrounding islands.
economy
Kulhudhuffushi is the economic capital of the northern Maldives. The inhabitants of the city and the surrounding settlements are mostly active in the service or manufacturing sector. Hundreds of Thiladhunmathi islanders visit Kulhudhuffushi to shop for Saturday market.
The islanders are known and famous for shark fishing, ironwork, coconut rope making, boat building, and working with cargo ships. The island's culture has its own uniqueness to this day.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Why is everyone talking about Kulhudhuffushi this holiday season? Retrieved November 10, 2019 .
- ^ Coordinate Distance Calculator. Retrieved November 10, 2019 .
- ↑ Why is everyone talking about Kulhudhuffushi this holiday season? Retrieved November 10, 2019 .