About Maldives

About 500km from the southern tips of India , shining like pearls, scattered across the Indian Ocean , the famous Robinson Crusoe Islands. Independent since 1965 from the British, became a Republic in 1968. The Maldives comprises of about 1190 islands grouped into atolls with coral reefs protecting the amoeba shaped shiny islands. Coconut palms spread around the small islands with white sandy beaches ringed around the island. Deep blue sea engulfing the shallow, crystal clear water with the most beautiful coral reefs, the realms of the underwater world in it, is breathtaking.

The population of the country currently stands about 250,000. Malidivians love their tradition of food clothing and sports. A uni-language, with a common one religion unites our people with peace and tranquillity, without political or racial disputes where you will experience natural peace and harmony.

The Maldives straddles the equator and has a tropical climate with two monsoons. The Southwest with rain and moderate wind, the season for Maldivian farmers, to plant the tropical vegetations, and the Northeast monsoon, with clear skies and sunny days for the foreign visitors, the later the lasts about 7 months a year.

It has become increasingly easy to access Maldives as Scheduled and chartered are operated regularly. The charming country and its people are always ready to welcome the foreign visitors with open arms only to treat them with One & Only Maldivian Hospitality. The tourists will be granted a thirty-day visa on arrival.

Maldives : General Information

Name: Republic of Maldives
Location: Indian Ocean, about 500km from Sri Lanka & India
Language: Dhivehi
Political Status: Independent Republic
Population: 300,000 ( approx)
Religion: 100% Sunni Muslim
Geography: Coral Islands grouped into atolls with fringing reefs
Climate: Tropical, Aveg Temp 30°C
Access: Scheduled and chartered flights from Europe Middle East & Asia
Visa: 30-day tourist Visa on arrival
Customs: No illicit drugs, pornography, firearms, alcohol, dangerous animals.