Atoll of an atoll is very small in comparison to the total area. Atoll islands are low lying, with their elevations less than 5 meters (9). Measured by total area, Lifou (1146 km²) is the largest raised coral atoll of the world, followed by Rennell Island (660 km²). More sources however list as the largest atoll in the world in terms of land area Kiritimati, which is also a raised coral atoll (321.37 km² land area; according to other sources even 575 km²), 160 km² main lagoon, 168 km² other lagoons (according to other sources 319 km² total lagoon size). The
Fulidhoo (Vaavu Atoll) Fulidhoo (Vaavu Atoll) Fulidhoo (Dhivehi:ފުލިދޫ) is the most northern of the inhabited islands of Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives. It is famous for Maldivian cultural events like Langiri, a traditional dance with drums and Thaara. Fulidhoo is one of the islands of the Vaavu Atoll. Located in the Laccadive Sea, the island is south of the country's capital, Malé. The land area of the island is in 2018, up from in 2007. The island has a large lagoon, which is used as a natural harbour. In 2012, Fulidhoo had two fishing vessels. The majority of the catch was of fish