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Four Sites of Environmental Significance in Addu City Declared As Protected Areas

Four Sites of Environmental Significance in Addu City Declared As Protected Areas

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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared four eco-rich sites in Addu City as protected areas, upon the recommendation of his Cabinet. The President granted protected area status to ‘Koda Kan’da and Kan’dihera’ in Addu City; ‘Maakilhi, Medhe-aara and Fehele kilhi’ in Hithadhoo; ‘Maafishi Kilhi’ (Keyvakaa Gon’do) in Hulhudhoo; and ‘Mathi kilhi’ area at the intersection of […]