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Shaviyani Atoll (Sh.) is just south of Haa Dhaalu Atoll lies in between 6° 30' N and 5° 58' N. There are 15 inhabited islands, with populations ranging from 450 people in Narudhoo to more than 1900 people in Maakandoodhoo. The capital, Funadhoo with Lhaimagu and Firubaidhoo as the closest neighbours, is situated on a large reef on the eastern side of the atoll Most of the inhabited islands are small with virtually no reef. Kanditheem and Goidhoo located to the north-west and in very close porximity, have a relatively larger land area.. The islands in this atoll are dispersed on a wider area, about 25km radius, therefore large distances have to be covered when travelling in this atoll.