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Scuba Dive Location: Nilande Atoll , Maldives

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Name:	Nilande Atoll
Description:	Southern Nilandhe Atoll, Nilande Atoll South or Dhaalu is one of the atolls of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name. It stretches 23km from east to west, and 38km north to south. Out of a total of 56 islands, eight of the islands are inhabited, with a total population of around 6694. The capital island is Kudahuvadhoo, located at the atoll's southern tip. Hulhudheli and Rinbudhoo (Rimbudu) islands, located to the west of this atoll, are islands traditionally renowned for the skill of their jewellers. Opened to tourism in 1998, the atoll has become a popular location for SCUBA diving. Some of the islands in this atoll have remains from the Buddhist period, but none of them have been properly excavated yet.
Geographical Location:	Indian Ocean
Water Temperature:	Average water temperature of 25°C.
Diving Suit:	Complete wet suit.
Visibility under water:	Visibility between 15 and 30 meters.
Climate:	The temperature varies little: the minimum is not less than 23ºC and maximum never exceeds 33ºC, with more than 2700 hours of sunshine every year.
How to get there:	Go by plane to the Maldives and then by boat to the islands.
When to go:	January February March April December
Other Activities:	Other activities that can be explored is the windsurfing that can be practiced in small lakes and in the sea, water skiing and fishing, or on board small fishing boats, or with fishing rod. If you prefer you can spend a quiet afternoon on the beautiful beaches.