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DID YOU KNOW...
During the second world war the British had a secret, strategic naval base established in 1941 on Addu AtoII.
Geckos are friendly animals that keep our ecosystem balanced and feed on insects. There are over 1,000 living on the island.
Villingili is the largest resort island in all of the Maldives, spanning 54 hectares.
There are approximately 2,000 known marine species living in the Indian Ocean.
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Mount Villingili is the highest natural point in the Maldives at an astounding 510 cms.
There are more than 17,000 coconut trees on Villingili Island.
Addu Atoll is the meeting place for dolphins. At times you can see over 200 of them playing around.
We have three natural lagoons on the island, named after the colour of the water that can be observed there: red, green and blue.
Villingili is home to 45 registered species of plants, as well as Banyan trees that are over 150 years old.
Villingili is the closest island resort to the Equator - at 40 nautical miles - a point where you can literally step between hemispheres.
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