Viringili (Maliku Atoll)

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The islet of Viringili.
The islet of Viringili.

Viringili or Vilingili is an uninhabited island in Maliku Atoll. It is located on the southwestern reef edge of the atoll.

Viringili is barely 200 m in length. It is fringed with gravel and it is covered with bushes. A few stunted coconut trees grow in the center of the island.

Formerly the lepers of Minicoy were banished to this island where they lived in abject conditions.

[edit] References

  • Bell, H.C.P.: The Maldive Islands, An account of the physical features, History, Inhabitants, Productions and Trade. Colombo 1883.
  • Xavier Romero-Frias, The Maldive Islanders, A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom. Barcelona 1999, ISBN 84 7254 801 5


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