Maalhos (Alif Alif Atoll)


Maalhos is one of the inhabited islands of Ari Atoll, belonging to the Alif Alif Atoll administrative division.

History

Archaeology

remains have been found in Maalhos, a small porites stupa known locally as 'Mudu', and a Porites urn with Vajrayana inscriptions.

Geography

The island is west of the country's capital, Malé. Maalhos is the westernmost island of the Maldives.

Demography