… a Glance
Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit.
Time: | GMT+5hrs |
Capital island: | Male’ |
Total islands: | 1,190 |
Inhabited islands: | 200 |
Resort islands: | 105 |
Population: | Approx. 350,000 |
Major industries: | Tourism and Fishing |
Currency: | Rufiyaa (USD 1 = MRF 15.42) |
Electricity: | 240 AC |
Government Working hours: | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday to Thursday |
Bank hours: | 9:00am to 03:00 pm Sunday to Thursdays |