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Maldives

Indulge all your senses in the beauty of the Maldives with its breathtaking sunsets, white sandy beaches, rich Islamic history, and amazing seascapes of coral reef. Located in the Indian Ocean, this South Asian nation’s unique topography of 99 percent ocean and one percent land (only 298 km2 of land) makes for a spectacular experience.

Spend your days lounging on the beautiful beaches or exploring the underwater mountain ranges at one of the 1190 islands that are encircled by protective reef structures, ensuring waters are lagoon-like and crystal clear. Known for its friendly Muslim population and halal resorts, visiting this picturesque part of the world makes for an amazing family getaway, a romantic honeymoon or anything in between.

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History

The crucial geopolitical position of the Maldives has meant that it was able to retain internal autonomy whilst remaining free of external threats by accepting the protection of the Dutch, entering into a defence treaty with the French and maintaining good relations with the Britain, especially after they took possession of Ceylon (now called Sri Lanka) in 1796. In 1887, …

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Food

Traditional Maldivan cuisine is based on coconut, fish and starches such as rice. Take a traditional breakfast with Mas Huni, a dish of finely chopped tuna, onion coconuts and chilli and eaten with freshly baked rosh flatbread. One of the best ways to sample the fresh fish is with the mouth watering Fihunu Mas; barbecued fish basted with chilli. For …

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Attractions

National Museum Opened on November 11, 1952, on the National Day of the Maldives, the National Museum was built with the purpose of preserving the history of the Maldives and instilling patriotism in the people of the island nation. The museum has two section – an upstairs section which includes modern period displays such as Maldives lacquer-work boxes, while the …

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Natural Wonders

HP Reef Just off the coast of Furanafushi Island in the North-Malé atoll is one of the most incredible scuba diving spots in the world called HP Reef. Located next to a narrow channel, strong currents feed the reef causing it grows blue soft corals and have an abundance of sea life; HP Reef is truly an eyeful. With large …

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Mosques

Malé Friday Mosque Located opposite the Medhu Ziyarat, tomb of Adul Barakat Yusuf who led the Maldives to Islam, is the Malé Friday Mosque. It is one of the oldest, dating back to 1656, and one of the most ornate mosques in the city due to its unique sea culture architecture. Malé Friday Mosque was built with coral boulders and …

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