The Atolls of Maldives make up an archipelago consisting of 1,190 low-lying islands. With a total of 26 atolls, in which 22 are natural, the Maldives is a magnificent work of nature. In definition, a Maldives atoll is a group of islands with a reef that nearly or entirely encloses a circular lagoon. The word atoll originated from the Maldivian word ‘Atholhu’.

The naturally occurring atolls of Maldives are divided into three groups for classification purposes. Each separated by a deep ocean channel, these groups are namely Boduthiladhunmathi, Medhuraajjé, and Suvadinmathi, which is basically the north, central, and south part respectively.

The Atolls of Maldives are generally responsible for attracting more marine life in the island waters. Maldives atolls rise as much as thousands of meters from sea level. The atolls of Maldives play a significant role in attracting tourists by making Maldives one of the most popular holiday destinations for scuba diving.

Formation of Maldives Atolls

Maldives atolls are formed by the absence of volcanic mass. In the past, Maldives was prone of volcanic eruptions, but then activity started to diminish. This paved the way for the Atolls of Maldives to rise.

Today, the Maldives atolls are comprised of uninhabited islands, islands with civilian activity, and over a hundred resort islands specially designed and built for tourists all over the world. Spend your dream holiday in a five-star resort island in one of the Atolls of Maldives now and you will truly get the best value out of your hard earned money.