This administrative atoll consists of two
separate natural atolls, namely
South Maalhosmadulu Atoll and
Goidhoo Atoll (also known as Horsburgh
Atoll). The South Maalhosmadulu Atoll is 42km
long and 32km wide and consists of 10 inhabited
islands.
Baa Atoll is also considered as a
good example of the rich
biodiversity found in the Maldives.The capital
of Baa Atoll is Eydhafushi.