Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms.
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: 97
Population: Approx. 300,000
Major industries: Tourism and fishing
Currency: Rufiyaa (USD 1 = MRF 12.85)
Electricity: 240 AC
Government Working hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Thursday
Bank hours: 9:00am to 03:00 pm Sunday to Thursdays
