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Reaching the Maldives

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First Choice at Maldives

Once a country missed by many cartographers, the Maldives today is well known as a tropical dream destination. Hence, many of the major airlines fly to the Maldives, Ibrahim Nasir International airport, some even daily. [...]

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Entry and Customs Regulations

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Male' International Airport departure terminal

Visa is not a requirement for tourists. A 30-day visa is provided upon arrival. If a visitor intends to extend his/her stay, proper documentation should be obtained from the concerned government authorities. A valid passport [...]

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Maldives Climate

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Fishing vessel in the Maldives

The climate is influenced by the monsoon winds blowing across the Indian Ocean. The monsoon type brings two major climatic variations to the Maldives. The South-west monsoon extends from May to October and brings more [...]

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Accommodation

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Maldives resorts

In the Maldives, a visitor can find different types of accommodation to suit his or her needs. The resorts of the Maldives are located in self-contained islands and offer wide choice of rooms. Even though [...]

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Shopping

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Maldives souvenirs

Malé is the commercial hub of the Maldives in addition to being the capital city. Varieties of consumer goods are imported to Maldives and are sold in Malé. Electronic items, beauty products, perfumes, chocolates and [...]

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Food

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Food in the Maldives

The resorts offer diverse international cuisine including oriental, Middle Eastern, Indian and continental ones. Most resorts have more than one restaurant to cater the needs. For light snacks and refreshments the coffee shops in the [...]

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Telecommunication

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Maldives is connected to the World

Majority of the telecommunications services are provided by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Pvt. Ltd, or Dhiraagu, a joint-venture between the government of the Maldives and Cable & Wireless PLC of United Kingdom. International Direct Dialling, telephone, [...]

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Transport

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Maldives transport - Maldivian Air Taxi

The Maldives being an island nation, water transport is the most popular mode. Dhoani, the locally made wooden boats are primarily used for transport. Speedboats are also used to cater for the tourism industry. Speedboats [...]

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Dress

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Maldives- ideal clothing

The Maldives is an Islamic country and nudity is strictly prohibited. Tourists are requested to wear clothes that cover thighs and upper body while visiting inhabited islands. Beachwear and swimsuits are allowed in the resort [...]

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Currency

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Maldives Islands

The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the official currency of the Maldives. The current exchange rate is US$1 = MRF 15.42 and €1 = MRF 15.00. One Rufiyaa could be divided into a hundred smaller units known [...]

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Language

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Maldives

Dhivehi, the unique language of the Maldives has traits of South Indian languages, Arabic and Persian. The language must have originated from the first settlers of the Maldives and evolved over time with the influence [...]

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