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Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth'. If your idea of paradise is a pristine, tranquil tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons, then the Maldives won't disappoint.
This group of 1190 coral islands is also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous reefs and the wealth of marine life; however, this is not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Maldives
Population
301,475
Currency
Name: Rufiyaa
Code: MVR
Symbol: Rf
Electrical Plugs
230V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Divehi
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +5
Country Dialing Code
+960
Weights & Measures
Metric
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