Kaafu Atoll, Administrative division in Maldives central region.
Kaafu Atoll is an administrative region in central Maldives comprising numerous islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. The area includes a mix of inhabited villages, resort islands, and smaller atolls all connected by surrounding waters.
This area was organized as an administrative region to manage the scattered islands more effectively. Over time it has served as the main center of governance for the central archipelago.
Each island here has its own local traditions and way of life that visitors can observe when spending time there. The communities maintain customs tied to fishing and ocean traditions that define daily living.
Getting around the islands works best by speedboat or seaplane, with regular connections between populated areas. Most visitors base themselves on one island and make day trips to explore the surrounding regions.
Some islands within this region serve industrial or military functions that visitors rarely see, hidden away from the resort areas. This mix of everyday life alongside specialized facilities gives the region a fascinating complexity beneath its tropical surface.
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