Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives. It is located in the central part of Maldives. Consists of Kaashidhoo Island, Gahaafaru Atoll, and Male' Atoll (which includes the North Male' Atoll and the South Male' Atoll). It also has a number of uninhabited islands. Atoll capital is Thulusdhoo even though the capital of Maldives, Male' is also located within the same atoll. The whole island group, the Maldives, is named after its capital and the word "Maldives" means "The islands (dives) of Male'. Kaafu atoll is the tourism hub of the country as the only international airport - Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is located there. Every tourist arrival to the Maldives first reaches in Kaafu atoll before getting transferred to their final holiday destination resort or a local island.