The Maldives
The paradise on earth
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Country at a Glance
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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.
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Time:
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GMT+5hrs
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Capital island:
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Male’
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Total islands:
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1,190
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Inhabited islands:
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200
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Resort islands:
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105
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Population:
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Approx. 350,000
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Major industries:
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Tourism and Fishing
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Currency:
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Rufiyaa (USD 1 = MRF 15.42)
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Electricity:
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240 AC
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Government Working hours:
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8:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday to Thursday
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Bank hours:
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9:00am to 03:00 pm Sunday to Thursdays
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