Raa Atoll or Northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll, is an administrative division from the Maldives. The capital is Ungoofaaru. It includes Northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll proper and the island of Alifushi. There are 88 islands in the atoll; 16 are inhabited.
Raa Atoll has exceptionally good dive sites with a high concentration of marine species and soft coral gardens. The main tourist resort island on Northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll is Meedhupparu.
Things to See & Do
* Scuba diving
* Snorkeling
* Surfing
* Island excursions
General Information
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Language – Dhivehi
Population – 19,010 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT plus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 960
Travel Links – Raa Atoll is accessible by speed boat and slow boat from the capital Male.
All visitors to the Maldives arrive at Malé International Airport located on Hulhulé Island right next to the capital Male. The airport is served by a wide array of flights to China, India, Sri Lanka, Dubai and major airports in South-East Asia, as well as an increasing number of charters from Europe. Many flights stop in Colombo (Sri Lanka) on the way.