Dhaalu Atoll is one of the atolls of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name.
Traders and children waiting at the harbour of Rinbudhoo
The uninhabited island of Maafushi in Dhaalu Atoll
The Maldives are formed by 20 natural atolls, along with a few islands and isolated reefs today which form a pattern stretching from 7 degrees 10′ North to 0 degrees 45′ South. The largest of these atolls is Boduthiladhunmathi, while the atoll containing the most islands is Huvadhu.
Satellite Image of the Maldives by NASA. The southernmost Atoll of the Maldives, Addu Atoll, is not visible on the image.
Malhosmadulhu Atoll seen from space. "Fasdutere" and Southern Malhosmadulhu can be seen very clearly in this picture
Addu Atoll seen from space. Note the continuous reef fringing Addu from the west and southwest.
Sky view of a part of Baa Atoll.