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Capital City: Male’ (pronounced as ‘Ma Ley’).
Location: Located in the Indian Ocean, neighboring to India and Sri Lanka. Maldives lies south-southwest of India and west of Sri Lanka.
Geography: Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands forming an archipelago of 27 atolls. These islands are spread over 90,000 square kilometer making Maldives one of a kind.
Climate: With only two monsoons. Maldives is generally humid with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Although relatively humid, the constant sea breeze help to keep the air moving. The temperate ranges from 24C to 33C.
Population: According to last census is the year 2014, the population of Maldives is approximately 407,660 of which 338,434 are Maldivian and the rest are foreigners.
Language: Maldives has its own native language – Dhivehi. The language descended from an Indo-Aryan language and now has some similarities with English, Arabic, Hindi and Sinhalese language. The present-day script, Thaana was introduced by the reign of Mohamed Thakurufaanu and is written right to left.
Religion: Maldives identifies itself as 100 percent Muslim nation. This calls for casual but modest clothing. In Male’ or any other island in the Maldives, it is recommended for visitors to wear clothing that does not bare too much. While bikinis are only worn in the resorts, T-shirt or rash vest with shorts/pants are accepted swimwear in the inhabited island.
Business Hours: Weekdays in the Maldives are from Sunday to Thursday and the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday. Banks open from 8.00-2.00 pm and are closed on the weekends. Most shops are open from 9.00-10.00 pm while most coffee shops/restaurants are open from 9.00-12.00am.
Electricity: The electricity system is Maldives is 230-240 Volts-AC. Most sockets in Maldives are triple round-pin plugs. If you carry any other plug, visitors are advised to bring a universal adaptor.
Local Time: GMT +5 hours (DST) / HMT +4 hours (BST)
Currency: Although Dhivehi is the first-language of the Maldives, one can say English is the second-language as it is widely spoken by the Maldivians. Not only that but also, popular international languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese are widely spoken at hotels and resorts. Most travelers will find themselves getting by Maldives like a breeze.
One of the main attraction or tourists is sun tanning while enjoying the spectacular crystal azure sea, the white sand beach and sipping on a refreshing exotic cocktail especially made by your very own mixologist.
Famous for specific water activities, the Maldives is home to some of the best coral reefs and dive sites in the world. Diving and Snorkeling in the Maldives can be pretty much an amazing an d unique experience. Rich in more than 70 different species of coral, the marine life is very colorful with more than 600 fish species. Specific atolls such as South Ari Atoll or Baa Atoll offer the best sites to see Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Turtles and many other unique species.
Water sport is a common activity in the Maldives. Active and marine sport addict travelers will definitely find their happiness! Various watersport activities are available: jet ski, banana ride, fun tube, paddle boat, canoe, kayak etc…. For the extreme sport lovers, the following watersport activities are to be experienced: windsurfing, kitesurfing, water skiing, parasailing and flying board.
The Maldives is becoming a more and more well-known destination among surfers. Many surfing areas in the Maldives feature great waves. Few resorts are located near reputable surf breaks or can be reachable by boat. Some international surf competitions are being held in the Maldives on a regular basis. Famous resorts for Surfing are Niyama, Six Senses Laamu, Adaaran Hudhuranfushi, Cinnamon Dhonveli, Four Seasons Kudaa Huraa and Medhufushi Island Resort.
Ones of the famous marine excursions in the Maldives are dolphin or whale sharks watching. The Dolphin cruise is usually conducted in the late afternoon which gives clients to enjoy an amazing sunset view.
99% surrounded by water, the Maldives is an ideal Adobe for fishing. A great array of fish species can be found in the turquoise waters of the Maldives: dorado, tuna, jackfish, shark, marlin, and barracuda and many more. Most of the resorts od offer excursions such as Sunset Fishing or Big Game Fishing. Pretty much all types of fishing are being covered: Trolling, Casting, Jigging Fishing or Local style hand line fishing.
Golf Lovers can find their happiness in the Maldives! Only few resorts such as the luxurious Velaa Private Island or Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa Maldives do offer 9-hole golf courses and golf academy.
Have you ever dreamed of enjoying a romantic fine dining under the water with your beloved one?! It is definitely possible in the Maldives. Few resorts do offer this unique underwater experience where guests can embark to a unique culinary journey with the best wine and champagne collection, while admiring the colorful marine species of the Maldives.
All guests are being offered the opportunity to discover local island and lifestyle through the excursions called “Island Hopping”. This excursion is a good way to learn about culture, local life style and purchase authentic hand-made souvenirs.
Present in all resorts, all Spa outlets in the Maldives have its own uniqueness, whether it is built over the water, secluded on island reachable by small boat or built under the water. Guests can enjoy different types of techniques such as Ayurveda, Hot Stones, Balinese, Thai or Indonesian. Furthermore, some Spas are equipped with Sauna, Hair Salon, Fitness center, Yoga facilities and few more.
Why don’t you end up the night with a bit of night entertainment?! Based on the weekly schedule, resorts do offer a variety of entertainment such as Open-air cinema, live band music, Maldivian dance “boduberu” night, crab race and Dancing DJ night.
Two seasons based on the monsoons. The North East monsoon – from December to April with little rainfall, lower humidity, calm seas and constant sunshine. The South West monsoon – high humidity and heavy rainfall occurs from May – October.
Generally good all year around. Dry season (December – April) – perfect for underwater diving on the eastern side. Rainy season (May – October) – perfect for scuba diving on the western Off season (March – October) – perfect for surfing with great waves
OFFICIAL JETTY, Previously known as Jumhooree Faalan is the official docking for the President
REPUBLIC SQUARE, This Square is popular tourist attraction where you can relax, talk and meet people from all walks of life. This destination is also a popular attraction for flocks of friendly pigeon. At evening time you can witness people feeding the pigeons as they gather around. On the Eastern Side, there is the pennon with the Maldivian Flag.
All the fresh fish caught during the day are brought and sold at the fish market. You can also witness skilled fish cleaners at their respective stations cleaning the fish once the fish is sold.
Right in front and few blocks away you can find yourself at the fresh fruit and vegetable market. You can find local produce as well as imported items at the best rate in these areas. If you feel thirsty you can sip on a coconut cut right in front of you.
Minaret is called Munnaaru in the native language. The Minaret was built in 1658 during the reign of Ibrahim Ibrahim Iskandar I (was the sultan of Maldives during 1648 – 1678). To this day it remains largely unchanged. This remarkable piece of architecture was built out of coral stones and it is braced with metal strips. The Minaret is surrounded by carved coral tombstones, essentially a graveyard of the sultans and their families.
When Maldives became Republic in 1953,
Mulee-aage was declared as the official President Palace. Since then, the Palace has been modified and adorned and is currently being used for official functions and to host the Head of States.
This Mosque is one of the most historic mosques in the country. The structure was built with coral stones and lacquered wood work by hand. All the pieces of the Mosque was built in a way that they fit each other like pieces of a puzzle. You are able to grasp a glimpse of the rich history Maldives has to offer with a visit to this remarkable Mosque.
Being a Muslim country, this is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The three-level Islamic Center was opened on November 1984. This destination is also known as Friday Mosque and is the biggest Mosque you can find in Maldives. It can host more than 5000 people. The main room of the Mosque has panels and doors carved out of wood, a special carpet and chandeliers. The Islamic Center also include a meeting room and library.
The National Museum of the Maldives was designed and built by the Chinese government and officially opened on 26 July 2010 (also the Independence Day). The Museum has a large collection of artifacts including relics from the foregone pre-Islamic period era, thrones, royal sunshades and furniture to name a few. The museum is opened from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, Sunday – Saturday (closed on Friday).
Formerly known as ‘Thin Ruh Park’ was redeveloped and reestablished at March of 2016. The area was created in the hopes of providing a space that was convenient and pleasant to the people. The center of attraction at this park definitely is the monument of remembrance of the day Maldives was hit by a tsunami caused by Indian Ocean earthquake on 26 December 2004. When the night falls, you can expect the park to be lit by different colors as well as the monument itself.
At the western side of Male’ you can visit the newly built artificial beach opened in the year 2016. The beach has a BBQ area, fishing spot, toilets, relaxing areas to name a few. In the near future, restaurants and cafés will also be built at the beach.
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SULTAN PARK, The newly renovated park was officially opened on 21 August 2017. It is a platform provided by the President where children can explore their educational and artistic skills. This park is also provides a relaxing environment for the adults, and traditional swings called “joali” specially designed for senior citizens. Even though known as a tropical country, the President plans to establish an ice rink in the park in the near future with a vision for the park to be a snow park.
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