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MALDIVES

ABOUT MALDIVES

The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls. The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land.

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Quick Facts

Location

Across equator in the indian Ocean 740 km from Sri Lanka.

Capital City

Male

Population

436,330 (2017)

Currency

Maldivian Rufiyaa(1$=15.42MRF)

Independence day

26 July 1965(from United Kingdom).

Calling Code

+960

Official Language

Dhivehi & English

Local Time

GMT+5 hours

Government

Unitary Presidential Republic.

Religion

100% Sunni Muslims

Electricity

The electric system is 230-240 Volts-AC

Geography

1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 820 kilometres north to south and 120 kilometres east to west.202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.

The largest industry

Maldives is one of the world’s safest travel destinations. This is largely because of the isolation of its island resorts.

ARRIVAL & IMMIGRATION

Core Values

Integrity

We act within the boundaries of the relevant national and international laws, and uphold our responsibilities as Immigration Officers. We carry out our duties with honesty and hold our moral principles high.

Expertise

We continuously work to further our knowledge in order to enhance our services for our stakeholders. We apply our training and understanding for the benefit of our customers, and the local and international community.

Accountability

We ensure transparency and accountability to our stakeholders. We act in a way which is in line with the relevant laws and regulations, accepting that our actions are open to scrutiny.

Vigilance

We pledge to safeguard our borders. We strive to detect, deter and prosecute all immigration-related crimes and assist victims to the best of our ability.

Empathy

We show understanding and compassion towards each individual, no matter their background or circumstances.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW

Come, kick off your shoes and let us tell you a story . . . once upon a time there was a tiny tropical island, an emerald drop of paradise wrapped in soft white sands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef, lapped by warm turquoise waters and hidden in the heart of a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

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WHAT TO WEAR?

Given the limited variation in temperature, only lightweight clothing should be brought to the Maldives.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Land wildlife and vegetation in the Maldives are limited in terms of bio-diversity.How ever,this aspect is overshadowed by the abundant marine flora and faunna to be found in the Maldives.

PEOPLE

While very little is known about the ancient history of the Maldives scholars and historians believe that the Maldives is an old nation populated well over 2500 years ago. The Maldivian race is the result of several waves of settlement from various parts of the Indian subcontinent and thousands of years of interactions of people of different races and ethnicities that crisscrossed the Indian Ocean over several centuries. Read more

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