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Maroshi (Dhivehi: މަރޮށި) is one of the inhabited islands of Shaviyani Atoll.

Geography

The island of Maroshi is found in the Western rim of the atoll. It is situated at 6 12'N and 73 15'E latitude and longitude respectively. The island has a large lagoon and harbouring is easy. Maroshi is given the code C10.

This island is historic as it has the tree that grew from the Kaani Mundi (a raw wooden post) used to make the sail of Kalhuohfunmi, the sailing boat used by the heroic character, Mohamed Thakurufaanu in his endeavour to free the country of the occupation by the Portugese.

Population

At the end of year 2003, the total population of Maroshi was 823 with 417 females and 406 males.

Standard of living and economic status

The main occupation of the people of Maroshi is fishing. In addition to this a good number of young people are engaged in work in Male' and resorts and office employment. The island has 4 mechanised fishing vessels, 2 transport vessels which travel to Male for cargo and passenger lifting. It has 9 retail shops. Government has made a harbour in the island.

Education

The school in Maroshi named Madhrasathul Munavvarah was built by Maroshi Hussain Abdulla (MHA). The school is jointly run by the government and MHA since 1979. This school is one of the centres holding GCE examinations in the country. In the year 2003, a total of 249 pupils were studying in the school.

Information based on the offical website of Shaviyani atoll. http://www.shaviyani.gov.mv/island_info/Maroshi/Maroshi.htm

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