THE MALDIVES
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is Named after the main island and capital of Male. The word "Maldives" means "the island of Male"
The Maldives is the smallest country in Asia. Including the sea, the territory spans roughly 90,000 square kilometers (35,00 sq ml), and a land area of 298 square kilometers (115 sq ml). The Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states, and the smallest Muslim-majority country by land area. It is the 2nd least populous country in Asia. Male' is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the "King's Island", where the ancient royal dynasties ruled from its central location. The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean; this also forms a terrestrial ecoregion with the Chagos Archipelago and Lakshadweep. The Maldives has an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 meters (4ft 11 in) above sea level, and the highest natural point of only 2.4 meters (7ft 10 in), making it the world's lowest-lying country. Some sources state the highest point. Mount Villingili, as 5.1 meters or 17 feet.
Capital:
Male
Currency:
Maldivian Rufiyaa
President:
Mohamed Muizzu
Official Language:
Dhivehi
Population:
521,457 (2021) World Bank
Calling code:
+960
Date format:
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Number of islands:
1,192
Number of habited islands
187
HOW TO GET TO THE MALDIVES
Getting to the Maldives from abroad is relatively easy, thanks to its well-connected transportation system. The most common way to reach this tropical paradise is by air. The Maldives has its own international airport, Velana International Airport, which is located in the capital city, Male. Numerous major international airlines operate direct flights from various cities around the world to Male, making it convenient for travelers to reach the Maldives. Additionally, there are also options for indirect flights with layovers in nearby countries. Once you arrive at Velana international Airport, you can easily access the beautiful islands of the Maldives by taking a domestic flight or a speedboat transfer. Domestic flights are available to reach the more remote islands, while speedboat transfers are commonly used for destinations closer to Male. With its stunning white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and luxurious islands, the Maldives is a dream destination for many travelers.