Republic of Maldives is located in the south of the Asian Continent, with a population of 396,334, making it the 174th largest
national population. Its capital and largest city is Male with a total population of 103,693. The country encompasses 300
square kilometers making it the 204th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean,
and the Arabian Sea.
President Mohamed "Anni" Nasheed is recognized as the Chief of State and Head Of Government and, along with Vice
President Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Maniku, achieves that status, according to the new constitution, by direct vote,
holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term.. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 7 August 2008.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maldivian Dhivehi and English. It counts among its major religion Sunni
Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location on Wilingili Island in the Addu Atoll, its highest point at 2.4 meters and the
Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 644 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, tourism, shipping, boat
building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Its official currency is the
Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Here’s something you may not know about Maldives. It is Illegal to import alcohol into Maldives.
national population. Its capital and largest city is Male with a total population of 103,693. The country encompasses 300
square kilometers making it the 204th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean,
and the Arabian Sea.
President Mohamed "Anni" Nasheed is recognized as the Chief of State and Head Of Government and, along with Vice
President Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Maniku, achieves that status, according to the new constitution, by direct vote,
holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term.. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 7 August 2008.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maldivian Dhivehi and English. It counts among its major religion Sunni
Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location on Wilingili Island in the Addu Atoll, its highest point at 2.4 meters and the
Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 644 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, tourism, shipping, boat
building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Its official currency is the
Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Here’s something you may not know about Maldives. It is Illegal to import alcohol into Maldives.
| Addu Atoll |
| Coral Garden |
| Ari Atoll on the India Ocean- Maldives' lowest point |
| Maldives kids |
| Male- Maldives' capital and largest city |
| Manta Ray |
| Sunset on a resort island |
| Wilingili Island- Maldives' highest point |
| Resort |
Maldives is full of resorts ... and ... you can bring your kids along. If I were to visit I would like to see and do
the following: take more time to see all of the atolls, relax on one of the resorts if we can, dive through all the
reefs, walk around Male, hopefully swim with the manta rays, climb around Wilingili Island, catch some sun. I
hope you can find some time to visit Maldives and actually de-stress and stretch out.
the following: take more time to see all of the atolls, relax on one of the resorts if we can, dive through all the
reefs, walk around Male, hopefully swim with the manta rays, climb around Wilingili Island, catch some sun. I
hope you can find some time to visit Maldives and actually de-stress and stretch out.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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MALDIVES
Updated 10/08/10
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2001 est.)
less then 100
N/A
less then 100
N/A
| Gan on Addu Atoll- the southernmost point of Maldives |
| Hanaakuri Hibaru- A Maldives dish of swordfish in curry |
| Ihavandhippolhi Atoll- the northernmost point of the Maldives |
| Maldives students in traditional dress |
| Fuvammulah- a solitary atoll in the center of the Equatorial Channel |
| Reethi Rah on the northern reach of the Equatorial Channel |
| Kolhufushi Island on the Laccadive Sea |
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