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    Ukulhas

    އުކުޅަސް

    4°13′N 72°52′E

    Ukulhas (Dhivehi: އުކުޅަސް), one of the inhabited islands of Alif Alif Atoll, is an island in the Maldives.

    View of Ukulhas
    View of Ukulhas

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    Terrain

    4°13′N 72°52′E

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    Overview

    Ukulhas (Dhivehi: އުކުޅަސް), one of the inhabited islands of Alif Alif Atoll, is an island in the Maldives. Ukulhas is well known for its cleanliness, well-maintained waste management system and also known as first systematically waste managed island in the history of Republic of Maldives. Ukulhas conducts several cleaning and planting programs each year and organizes several awareness programs on waste management, marine ecosystems, and biodiversity. As being recognized as an environmental role model island in the Republic of Maldives, Ukulhas achieved a Green Leaf award in 2014 for its outstanding services on protecting and preserving the island's environment.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Ari Atoll

    Also in Maldives

    • Unnamed island

      10.2 km²▲ 17 m

      Major islands

    • Gan

      7.1 km²▲ 21 m

      Major islands

    • Hithadhoo

      6.7 km²▲ 15 m

      Major islands

    • Unnamed island

      6 km²▲ 16 m

      Major islands

    • Unnamed island

      5.3 km²▲ 1 m

      Major islands

    • Fuvahmulah

      5 km²▲ 15 m

      Major islands

    • Hulhumalé

      4.9 km²▲ 12 m

      Major islands

    • Isdhoo

      3.7 km²▲ 19 m

      Major islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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