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History
When Milandhoo was inhabited it was one of the islands having largest
population in Maldives and the population was almost equal to that of
Funadhoo. In each of two islands there more than 20 fishing dhonies
and shipping lines. There were two wards in the island. Northern ward
is Maakoa ward and southern ward was Ashimagu ward. Maakoa was
more populated and was more inflective. Milandhoo was prefixed with
Maakoa to show their power and influence. From the name Maakoa
Milandhoo they intended to show that Milandhoo is Maakoa. Some
historians say Milandhoo got uninhabited after the incident of
“Maakoabadhavi” (maa-koa-ba-the-vi).
Geography
Sikundi Kulhi (in English prawn lake) is a place of rich biodiversity and
natural beauty. The lake is named so because of large number of
shrimps and prawns present in it. Length of the lake measures about
350 ft while breadth is not less than 250 ft. Maximum depth is reported
to be 5ft.
Main species in the lake are shrimps and prawns. They are transparent
and largest of these fishes are of 1.5 inches. During rainy season more
amount of prawns are fond than normal days. Barracuda and few other
species of fish are also rarely found in the lake. Crabs and hermit crabs
are found at the surrounding areas of the lake. Clay deposited at the
center of lake is used for traditional medicine. Bottle gourd plants, iron
wood, sea hibiscus and mangroves and mainly found at that area while
great morinda and coconut palm are rarely found.
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