Atoll — Maldives Palms

The Maldives is a vast oceanic archipelago, stretching over 90,000 square kilometers. The atolls are ring-shaped coral reefs, typically 1-2 kilometers wide, with a central lagoon. The 26 atolls are grouped into three main categories: North Malé Atoll, South Malé Atoll, and the outlying atolls. Each atoll has its unique characteristics, shaped by geological and environmental factors.