The Maldives is spread over 21 atolls - coral uplands in the Indian Ocean. Only in 2010 they were grouped into 8 regions of the Maldives, which combined 2-4 atolls each. The Maldives regions were named after their geographical location.
The far northern region comprises the atolls of Shawiyani, Haa Dhaalu, and Haa Alif. They have the lowest population density in the country.
The northern region of the Maldives unites atolls with the simplest names: Laviyani, Baa, Raa, Nunu.
The central-northern one consists of Kaafu, Alif-Alif, Alif-Dhaal, Vaavu. By the way, the latter is the smallest in terms of area in the country - 0.66 square kilometers.
The central region of the Maldives united the tiny islands of Meemu, Faafu, Dhaalu with an area ranging from 2 to 3.3 square kilometers.
The southern regions comprise only two atolls each. Thus, the central-southern region consists of Thaa and Lamu, the southern region of the Maldives covers Gaafu-Alif and Gaafu-Dhaalu, and the extreme-southern region covers Gnaviyani and Siina (Addu).
In addition, the Capital Region is separately distinguished. It includes the main city of the region and Maldives - the capital Male.
