Gaafaru (Kaafu Atoll) - Gahaafaru Atoll

Gahaafaru Atoll

Gahaafaru or Gaafaru (Northern Reef) is a large elliptical reef with only a small inhabited island at its eastern end. This reef has proved disastrous to many vessels. Gaafaru reef is as much a separate atoll as Goifulhafehendhu Atoll or Rasdhukuramathi Atoll which are similar in structure and size. It is separated from Kagi- the northern most island of North Malé Atoll- by a narrow but deep channel- the Gaafaru Kandu. Its lagoon has an average depth of 16 fathoms and has no coral patches or shoals in its centre. gaafaru is a small island surrounded by a big reef.

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