Maldives

The Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is a state in South Asia located in a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of India.

• Archipelago of a Thousand Picturesque Coral Islands (Atolls): An archipelago of a thousand picturesque coral islands (atolls) that appear as a continuous or broken ring surrounding a lagoon. More precisely, an atoll is an elevation on the ocean floor crowned with a coral superstructure, forming a reef with a group of islands separated by channels. These channels connect the ocean to the lagoon. If there are no channels, the land forms a continuous ring. In this case, the water in the lagoon may be less salty than in the ocean. The elevation on the ocean floor usually takes the form of a cone, formed by an extinct volcano.

• Symbol of Paradise, Relaxation, Solitude, Silence, and Romance: A symbol of a paradise getaway, relaxation, solitude, silence, and romance.

• Ideal Place for a Getaway Any Time of the Year: An ideal place for a getaway any time of the year: throughout the year, the air temperature on the islands remains between 25-30°C, and the water temperature is 24-27°C.

• Maldives Considered One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations: The Maldives are considered one of the best honeymoon destinations, a romantic secluded getaway. However, recently, hotels have emerged here for family vacations with all the necessary infrastructure and an "All-Inclusive" concept.

The Republic of Maldives is situated in the equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean, approximately 700 km southwest of Sri Lanka. It consists of a chain of 20 atolls, comprising 1,192 coral islands. The population is around 395,000 people. The islands rise just slightly above ocean level, with the highest point in the archipelago being 2.4 meters on Addu Atoll. The total area is 90,000 square kilometers, with a land area of 298 square kilometers. Male is the sole city and port in the archipelago, located on the atoll of the same name.

The Maldives is known for its beautiful white beaches, clear turquoise waters, and picturesque coral reefs. It is one of the countries with the lowest elevation above sea level in the world, with an average elevation of about 1.5 meters, making it vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change.

Capital: Male

Language: Dhivehi

Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa

Religion: Islam (Sunni)

The climate is equatorial monsoon. Under the influence of the northeast monsoons, it is dry from November to March, and under the influence of the southwest monsoons, it is rainy from June to August. The weather is hot year-round, with air temperatures ranging from 24 to 30 °C. The air temperature never drops below +17 °C in January-February and never rises above +32 °C in April-May.

Time:  UTC +5

Emergency Contacts:

Fire Service - 118

Police - 119

Ambulance - 102

National Security Service - 31-2-81