Dūndigan
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Dhoondigan is an administrative division of Fuvahmulah, Maldives
. It is the most populous district and the second largest by area. This village lies in the Southeastern corner of the island sharing borders with Mālegan and Funaadu.
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
. It is the most populous district and the second largest by area. This village lies in the Southeastern corner of the island sharing borders with Mālegan and Funaadu.
Economy
The newly-built harbour of Fuvahmulah is located in Dūndigan. It also has a large marsh land area shared with Funaadu and Maalegan. In addition to that it has a large area with many coconut trees and vegetation. This area is currently dedicated for planned airport. Dūndigan has a large agricultural area which produces enough water melon and other crops. It used to be the island's main producer of water melon in the past.Places of interest
- Vashoveyo: A famous historical location.
- "Bilihifeyshe neru": One of the famous anchorages (traditional harbours) of Fuvahmulah.
- "Kalho akiri gando": A unique location of black pebbles which can be found in the beach areas of Dūndigan.
- Fuvahmulaku School: One of the four primary schools in Fuvahmulah.