The Maldives: An Introduction

Introduction To The Maldives: The ultimate Vacation destination!

Heavenly turquoise blue waters, lush tropical islands and Robinson Crusoe type isolation – these are just some of the images that come to mind when we think about travelling to the Maldives. In this website you’ll discover a new world altogether – a beautiful world beyond the imagination of most people. A world where you can be one of a small handful of people that have an island all to themselves. This world is called The Maldives. And this website will tell you everything you need to know about these tiny palm-fringed islands.

Location Of The Maldives

The Maldives are a group of 1.200 tiny islands that are set in the Indian Ocean – the closest countries to the Maldives are India and Sri Lanka. There are approximately 1200 separate islands in the Maldives and only about one sixth of these are populated. The capital of the Maldives is Male – the most densely inhabited island. But while Male, it seems, is simply bursting from the seams, there certainly are no space problems on the other islands. Male holds about a third of the Maldivian population while the remaining are scattered around various other islands in the Maldives.

A Brief History Of The Maldives

While there are no certain facts it is estimated that the Maldives have been populated as early as 1500 BC, most likely explorers from India and Sri Lanaka (Ceylon). During 1152 there was a conversion to islam although there was a brief period from 1558 to 1573 when the Maldives was taken over and ruled by the Portugese. The islands were also under the rule of the British in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives regained its independent status to become the Republic of Maldives (Rep. of Maldives).

The Maldives Holidays

The Maldives is a haven for water-sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Visitors can sail, windsurf, fish, scuba dive, snorkel, Island hopping or just relax and laze in the warm sun. Your holiday or vacation in Maldives allows you  to do many things that you can't do in your city life. As a result, many have depict the Maldives as a rare vision of a tropical paradise. Yes, paradise Maldives! Plan your next Maldives Vacation or Holidays soon!

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