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Kaashidhoo
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The remains of ancient Buddhist temples (Kuruhinna Tharaagandu) on the island of Kaashidhoo
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  Kaashidhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 04°57′20″N 73°27′53″E / 4.95556°N 73.46472°E / 4.95556; 73.46472 | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Kaafu Atoll |
| Distance to Male | 86.42 km (53.70 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2.825 km (1.755 mi) |
| • Width | 1.025 km (0.637 mi) |
| Population
(2018)[1]
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| • Total | 2,441 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Kaashidhoo (Dhivehi: ކާށިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll.[2]
Kashidhoo archaeological site is one of the most historically significant on the island. It is the largest pre-Islamic remnant uncovered on Kaashidhoo; excavations have uncovered parts of a Buddhist Monastery that existed in the 7th and 8th Centuries AD.[citation needed] The project focuses on conserving the area that has already been excavated, helping to protect the site from erosion and weathering.[citation needed] Since the site is built almost entirely of coral stone, the conservation work is essential to making sure that generations of Maldivians can continue to view this important site, US Embassy statement expressed.[citation needed]
The island is 86.42 km (54 mi; 47 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.[3]
Kaashidhoo is included in the Malé Atoll.[citation needed] However, it is an atoll by itself geographically. For the ease of administration, the island is placed under Kaafu Atoll.[2]
The Kaashidu Kandu, also known as Kardiva Channel, is the broad channel separating some of the central atolls of Maldives.[citation needed]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2006 | 1,696 | — |
| 2014 | 1,728 | +1.9% |
| 2006-2014: Census populations Source: [4] | ||
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| Haa Alif |
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| Haa Dhaalu |
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| Shaviyani |
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| Noonu |
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| Raa |
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| Baa |
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| Lhaviyani |
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| Kaafu |
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| Alif Alif |
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| Alif Dhaalu |
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| Vaavu |
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| Meemu |
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| Faafu |
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| Dhaalu |
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| Kolhumadulu (Thaa) |
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| Laamu |
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| Gaafu Alif |
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| Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Gnaviyani |
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The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities. | ||
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