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| Full Name: |
Republic of Maldives |
| Capital City: |
Male |
| Area: |
298 sq km / 116 sq miles |
| Population: |
301,475 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC /5 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Language: |
Divehi (official)
Also called Maldivian Divehi.
English (other) |
| Religion: |
Sunni Muslim |
| Currency: |
Rufiyaa |
| Must See: |
Banana Reef,Fish Head,Hukuru Miskiiy,Kudahuvadhoo,Malé,National Museum,Seenu (Addu Atoll),Wreck of the Maldive Victory
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At a glance
Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth. pristine, tranquil tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquo-ise lagoons, is what Maldives is all about.
This group of 1190 coral islands is also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous reefs and the wealth of marine life; however, this is not a place for low budget holiday makers. The Maldives are tropical, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 30°C throughout the year. However, rainfall increases considerably during the April-October southwest monsoon, particularly from June to August.
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Maldives