Location:
Maldive Islandsfrom Asia is an archipelago composed by approximately 1.200 islands situated in the Indian Ocean in the south-western part of India.
Area/Surface:
298 km²
Population:
330.000 people
Capital:
Male 110.000 people
Currency:
Rufiyaa
Languages spoken:
Divehi
Religion:
Islamism
Government form:
Republic, Dictatorship
Time zone:
+5 hours Greenwich time
Cars:
MV
Calling code:
+960
Maldives
Relief, tourism, climate and activities in Maldives:
From the coral archipelago of Maldives, only about 220 islands are inhabited. It has a length of 800 km from north to south and it has the lowest relief in the world with the maximum elevation of only 2.4 m height above sea level. This is a permanent danger for the future of the islands because of the global warming. The Islands of Maldive are a real tourist heaven because here you can find white and fine sandy beaches with a luxurious vegetation but also a tropical and warm climate with annual temperatures that pass over 26-28º C. The rainfall is also rich especially in the wet season when they can pass 2.000-2.500 mm. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Among the main domains in these islands, the most important is fishing, because the surrounding waters are rich in marine species and the country is very well known in the world for the beautiful coral reefs and for the marine fauna. Visit Maldives!
Beautiful resort and turquoise sea in Maldives
