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Maldives at A Glance • Time : +5 GMT • Capital : Malé • Total Number of Islands : 1190 • Inhabited Islands : 198 • Population
• Government : 08:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. • Private Sector : 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Location
: 557,426 (2020)
The Maldives consists of 1190 islands grouped into 26 atolls scattered over the area of 90,000 sq. km straddling the equator between latitudes 7◦6” north and 0◦42” south and longitudes 72◦32” and 73◦46” east. Geography The atolls of the Maldives are formed from coral structures. The atolls are part of a greater structure known as the Laccadives – chagos ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometers. The islands are low lying with the highest point at approximately eight feet above sea level. Ring shaped reef structures form the atolls and these reefs provide the natural defense against wind and wave action on these delicate islands.
• Major Industries
: Tourism & Fisheries
• Resorts
: 100+
• Currency
: Rufiyaa (All major currencies, credit cards and travellers cheques accepted)
• Access
: Chartered & scheduled flights
• Visa
: 30 days on arrival
• Language
: Dhivehi & English widely spoken
• Climate
: Tropical
• Transport
: Seaplanes, Speedboats and Dhoni
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