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| Maldives Holidays - Destinations |
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310 425 |
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GMT +3 |
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Divehi, although English is spoken widely at most |
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Islam |
| Emergency #: |
Police: 119
Ambulance: 102
Fire: 118
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Male’ – The capital Male’ might not be the busiest city in the world, but the island town will definitely give you quite a bit to do. It has several great diving sites in close proximity of the island.
Huraa Island – This small island is still not as greatly tourist-oriented as many of the others, thus you will be able to experience Maldivian life with a tad more authenticity here.
Rashdoo Island – This is a good place to visit for a day-long trip. Besides for being an established island, its sheltered lagoon is great for water sports. This island also lends itself to a great snorkeling experience.
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| Peak season us from December and April as the weather is at its best then, but it is a great destination all year round. |
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| As an Islamic state the Maldives is a very conservative country. On many islands the traditional way of life has not been tainted by modernity. |
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Kuda Bandos reserve - Kudabados Island. - This unspoilt islands is a favourite among both tourists and locals. It si a beautiful site of an island in its natural state.
The Stairs - North Male’ Atoll. - This natural “staircase”, formed by coral ledgeson the outer reef of the North Male’ Atoll, is a stunning spot for divers. Closer to the surface of the 30m deep steps you’ll be able to see many fish, whilst deeper down you might encounter sharks and turtles.
Faridhoo Island - Take a hike to highest elevation point of the Maldives: a whole 3m above sea level.
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| You can travel by air or boat between the islands, although the latter is much more accessible and much better priced. The islands are small enough that one do not need road transport, except for maybe in Male' and Addu. Bmost transport could be arranged via your local resort. Be aware of that you might need a travelling permit to travel to certain of the Maldivian islands. |
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3 November - Victory Day. - On this day the Maldivians celebrate their victory over Sri Lankan mercenaries that tried to overthrow the government in 1988.
11 November - Republic Day. - This day is celebrated in real festive style on all the islands to commemorate the day that the Maldives was founded as a republic in 1968.
10 December - Fisheries Day. - Fishing is one of the major industries of this island group. This day is a day of thanks for the gift of fish.
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www.visitmaldives.com
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/ indian_subcontinent/maldives |
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