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Source: http://visibleearth.nasa.gov
It should be noted that the southern most Atoll of the Maldives, Addu Atoll, is not visible on this image.
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{{ew|en|Oblivious}} == Summary == '''Source:''' [http://veimages.gsfc.nasa.gov/2686/Maldives.A2002090.0525.500m.jpg http://visibleearth.nasa.gov] It should be noted that the southern most Atoll of the Maldives, Addu Atoll, is not visible on this ima
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