Fiyoaree


Fiyoaree or Fiori is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives.

History

Women of this island used to weave mats of lesser quality than those of Gaddu, but in larger quantities.

Archaeology

There are sizeable Buddhist ruins on this island which have been largely unexplored. The most important one is a ruin, probably a large Stupa, measuring about 32 feet in circumference and 3 feet in height is found on the western side of the island.
These archaeological remains have not been properly investigated yet.fiyoaree is the only island where the original raw materials of metare growing.

Geography

The island is south of the country's capital, Malé.

Demography