Gan | island, uninhabited island

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 island, uninhabited island
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Gan is an island on the southern rim of Hivadhoo Atoll. It is now uninhabited, but until late 18th century it had long human habitation. Archaeological remains of the Buddhist era remain. It is how gardened by inhabitants of neighbouring Gaddhoo.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan_(Huvadhu_Atoll)
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Coordinates:   0°16'30"N   73°26'8"E

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  • Gan is the southern most island in the Maldive islands on which a long runway was built which was used by the Royal Airforce for refuelling purpose for which the airfield was primarily costructed for .
  • beautiful! I wont live here...
  • Gan is the S most island, but this island isn't that Gan! There is still a runway (now Gan International Airport) on the S most island. This island doesn't show a runway.
  • yes there is no runway in this Gan, this is Gaddu Gan.
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