Kanifushi (Lhaviyani Atoll)

Kanifushi Island is situated in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives. Kanifushi is one of the few resort islands in Laviyani Atoll; the resort started operation on 15 December 2013, managed and operated by Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts.

Kanifushi Lighthouse
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LocationKanifushi, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates5°22′32″N 73°22′43″E / 5.375417°N 73.378694°E / 5.375417; 73.378694
Tower
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Height12 m (39 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesquare pyramidal skeletal tower
Markingsgrey tower with black rectangular daymark[1][2]
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height15 m (49 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) Edit this on Wikidata

Geography

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Kanifushi Island is approximately 2 km in length and 90 meters wide.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Maldives". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  2. ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 9 October 2016

5°21′52″N 73°20′10″E / 5.3645°N 73.3362°E / 5.3645; 73.3362