Viringili (Maliku Atoll)

Viringili or Vilingili is an uninhabited island in Maliku Atoll. It is located on the southwestern reef edge of the atoll.

Viringili is barely 200 m in length. It is fringed with gravel and it is covered with bushes. A few stunted coconut trees grow in the center of the island.

Formerly the lepers of Minicoy were banished to this island where they lived in abject conditions.

References

* Bell, H.C.P.: The Maldive Islands, An account of the physical features, History, Inhabitants, Productions and Trade. Colombo 1883.

* Xavier Romero-Frias, The Maldive Islanders, A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom. Barcelona 1999, ISBN 84 7254 801 5