Guraidhoo (Dhivehi: ގުރައިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Thaa Atoll, Maldives. Geography The island is south of the country's capital, Malé. Guraidhoo is an inhabited island in the south of Male, Maldives. Due to the rapid increase of the population the government had decided to increase the land area of this tiny island. So in 2014 the government had more than of land reclaimed from the western side of the island. Due to this, the island will experience more economic development. Climate A tropical climate throughout the year yet raining seasons come accordingly. Rainy season also comes according to the climate of Maldives. In rainy seasons roads get flooded with mud and water caused by undeveloped roads. History There are not many records of the history available since the Maldivians started to record its history around 18th century or even later. Yet there is an old tomb which belongs to the royal family members. Similarly there was a close by island called "Kandaru" 3 mins away. This island was added to the island after the completion of land expansion program done by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Qayyoom. On the other hand locals in the past lived in thatched housed and there were no electricity, no internet and luxury services. The first TV was brought to the island by a local from Baadeege. Demography Economy The islanders most economical activity is fishing and some agricultural activities. Also small businesses are increasing rapidly in Thaa Guraidhoo. "Guraidhoo Store" is an island council owed shop which imports most necessary goods required by the community. An industrial ice plant is located which makes it a central commercial island for fishing industry in the area. In addition Thaa Guraidhoo port is well built that makes it a destination to stop by for travellers. Recently, a new resort called Maalifushi was opened in that atoll where by Guraidhoo is the closest island to resort. This new resort has given many job opportunities for the youth of Guraidhoo. The island can be described as a trading point to the other islands in the atoll. The infrastructure and development in the island is an example for other islands of the Maldives. The island's port is well built and it is a transit point to many boats coming and going from Male', especially for the Boats from Addu Laamu Atoll, G.dh, G.Alifu, Addu Atoll and Yaviyani