Maldives Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Male
GEOGRAPHY
Maldives is situated in the Indian Ocean and southwest of India. Covering over 90,000 sqare kilometers consisting approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, makes Maldives one of the most disparate countries of the world.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 313,920. Muslims account for about 99% of the population.
CLIMATE
Tropical and warm. Throughout the year the temperature ranges between 24 °C (75 °F) and 33 °C (91 °F). The humidity is generally high, but the constant cool sea breezes keep the air moving and the heat mitigated.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Dhivehi is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+5 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 3 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
(Sunday to Thursday are the working days of the week. Friday & Saturday are considered as weekends)
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: July 26th
May Day: May 1st
Republic Day: November 11th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
Islamic New Year
CURRENCY
Maldivian Rufiyaa
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 119
Medical: 102
Fire: 118
Introduction to Maldives
Sun, sand and sea; these three describe Maldives the best. A jewel in the Indian Ocean, Maldives is an archipelago consisting of 1,190 coral islands characterized by their coral nature and the excellent tourism that they offer. Ranked amongst the most popular tourist destinations, Maldives offers some great sightseeing and romantic spots for the honeymooners.
Islam is the state religion of Maldives. There are a total of 724 Masaajid and 266 women's Masaajid on the islands of Maldives. Halal food restaurants are generally available on the islands with some delicious seafood the travellers can enjoy.
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Maldives Overview
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Sun, sand and sea; these three describe Maldives the best. A jewel in the Indian Ocean, Maldives is an archipelago consisting of 1,190 coral islands characterized by their coral nature and the excellent tourism that they offer. Ranked amongst the most popular tourist destinations, Maldives offers some great sightseeing and romantic spots for the honeymooners.
Islam is the state religion…







