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Maldives Special

The islands of Maldives persuade tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth', and if your idea of paradise is white sand beaches with turquoise waters glistening, tropical gardens exploding in beautiful color and picture perfect sunsets igniting the sky, then the Maldives will never let your expectations down. It's also a major destination for scubadivers, who come for the magnificent coral reefs and the wealth of marine life. The Maldives are an archipelago of numerous small islands located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of India. Traditionally the economy of the Maldivians has been fishing and even today the majority of the population is engaged in this pursuit. With the islands lovely beaches, shimmering sapphire waters and delightful climate attracting a steady influx of visitors from abroad, Maldives is an extraordinary escape for a perfect beach vacation!

General Information

Capital: Male

Total Area: Approx 298 sq kilometers (115 sq miles)

Time Zone: MVT(GMT + 5.00).

ISD Code: +960

Official Language: Maldivian (Divehi)

Currency: Maldivian Rupiah (MVR)

Religion: Islam is the official religion of the Maldives and open practice of any otherreligion is forbidden and liable to prosecution

Climate: TheIndian Ocean acts as a heat buffer, absorbing, storing, and slowly releasingthe tropical heat. The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 degrees and 33degrees throughout the year. Although the humidity is relatively high, theconstant cool sea breezes keep the air moving and the heat mitigated.

Best Time to Travel : Maldives being a tropical Island, December to April would be a perfectgetaway season.