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 The Maldives Islands comprises of roughly 1190 small coral islands, and covers a total area of 104,00.00 sq. Kilometers. These islands are no more than six feet above sea level and lie 73 degrees East Equator. The islands are grouped into nineteen administrative ‘atolls’, and vary in size and character. Some are sandbanks, while others are tropical islands, with lush vegetation, ringed with coral reefs, turquoise lagoons full of marine life, and white sandy beaches. Specks of emerald green enveloped by dazzling turquoise waters like scattered beads in the ocean; white powdery beaches, tall palms lean on towards the sea, crystalline white sands giving way to crystal clear waters, shades of turquoise blend flawlessly with deeper hues of blue; pristine coral reefs and some of the most incredible underwater life on our planet. Rising from the deep blue of the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean are more than a thousand islands and thousands more reefs that form the Maldives.
When?
The best time to visit Maldives is between the dry months of December and April. This is the high tourist season, and a majority of resorts and flights are booked out in advance during this time.
How to Reach
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Maldives flights consist of international as well as national or domestic flights. There are numerous international airlines that fly to Maldives every day. Major international airlines, which have flights to Maldives, include Air Seychelles, Aeroflot, Air Europe, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Indian Airlines, Kuwait Airways and others. Most Maldives flights are from India.
Visa
Maldives Visa is on arrival. Passport should be valid for 6 months upon arrival. Visa is valid for Maximum stay of 30days.
Currency
Maldives currency is called Rufiyaa [Rf], which is divided into 100 Larees. Maldives Rufiyaa comes in different denominations of notes and coins. The notes come in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 while the coins are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 Larees.
Things To Do in
Maldives
Male
Male is the main commercial center of Maldives and is the busiest areas of all the inhabited islands on paradisiacal islands. With an area of 1.77 square kilometers, Male is dotted with enchanting tourist attractions. It was in this island that the ancient palace of the rulers of Maldives was located. The island is a part of Male Atoll Kaafu Atoll. Male, Maldives is known for its natural resources and beaches.
Grand Friday Mosque
Grand Friday Mosque, Maldives has a dominant golden dome and beautiful minarets. The minarets decorate the mosque in a unique way. The mosque houses the tombs of national heroes of the country. Grand Friday Mosque, Maldives is also the resting place of the members of royalty. Such features give the tourists an idea of the country's history. In other words, visitors get to catch a glimpse of the past. The art in the mosque and royal burial grounds are grand and priceless. Grand Friday Mosque,Maldives can come under the category of monuments in Maldives. It is a grand masterpiece. It is crowded most of the times. However, there are special timings of the Namaz.
Presidential Palace
The Palace is actually the official residence of the President, the practice in Maldives different from many countries, where the residence of the president is also the office of the president.
Built in an eclectic style, the Presidential Palace is the venue where the President occasionally hosts receptions on very special occasions, and also where anyone can greet him at particular times on the occasions of the Islamic Eid, of which more will be said later.
National Museum
National museum in Maldives is one of the main tourist attraction destinations of the country. Located in the Sultan Park, which was a part of the Sultan's palace, it is basically a conversion of the old palace building. The museum has a valuable collection of objects of the past that depict the history and rich cultural heritage of the country. The museum houses a number of fabulous objects belonging to the Sultans. It consists of the ornaments and costumes worn by various kings and queens, stone items of the Maldives' pre-Islamic period, paper and cloth manuscripts, arms and armor, photographs of important personalities, anthropological objects and other such items that exhibit the past Maldivian way of life.
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