Velidhoo (Noonu Atoll)
N.Velidhoo (Dhivehi: ވެލިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Noonu Atoll in the Maldives. History. The origin of the first settlers of Velidhu remains solved. Historians date the earliest settlements to the 3rd century BC with Arabian immigrants coming from Tholhendhoo and Magoodhoo. The island has many historic monuments including a tree (Velidhu bodu nikagas), which has been there for more than 3 centuries. Geography. Unknown Demography. The Veliduans are a mix of people from two of the nearby islands in the atoll, magoodhoo and Tholhendhoo. Velidhu is the most populous island of Noonu Atoll. The  Veliduan language is casual dhivehi. Governance. Island chiefs. Below is a list of people who have filled the post of island chief (dates are provided where known). Transport. The new harbour was opened by President Abdulla Yameen in 2017. The harbour, built by MTCC, is long and wide. The airport known as velidhoo international airport will be finished in 2030