Maldives

Time in Maldives

Language → Dhivehi
Population (around) → 556,881
Currency → Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) ރ ,-/ ,MRf, MVR, Rf

MALDIVES WEATHER

General weather Overview

A tropical monsoon climate prevails in the Maldives. The gap between maximum and minimum degrees is negligible. The average daytime temperature varies from hot to scorching depending on the month. The average night temperature drops somewhat in the cooler months, although it remains high. Due to low precipitation and mild temperatures, the island is pleasant and sunny all year, yet there is a dry season and a little wet, rainy season.

Cities

Malé / Capital – Fuvahmulah – Hithadhoo – Kulhudhuffushi – Thinadhoo – Naifaru – Dhidhdhoo – Villingili – Funadhoo – Eydhafushi – Mahibadhoo – Meedho – Manadhoo – Ungoofaaru – Kudahuvadhoo – Veymandoo – Muli – Felidhoo

Fun facts

  • It is home to Rare Coral Beaches. The beaches here have mostly white sand that comes from coral. The incredible sand is extremely fine and white in color. Coral beaches are quite rare, accounting for only 5% of all beaches in the world. For this reason, the beaches of the Maldives are considered a paradise on earth.
  • The Maldives is sinking. Due to its below-average altitude, rising sea levels, and increased land erosion, the Maldives is sinking into the ocean. A number of laws are applied to avoid this; but at current rates, the island will be completely submerged in just a few years
  • The Maldives has some of the smallest islands in the world, measuring no more than a few square meters. The largest island barely reaches 6 km.

Some popular local foods

Garudhiya, Mas Huni, Masroshi, Bis Keemiya, Boshi Mashuni, Fried Yams, Lobster, Saagu Bondibai, Reef Fish Cutlets, Gulha, Kulhi Boakibaa, Aluvi Boakibaa, Rihaakuru

Some native animals:

Fruit bats, Hammerhead sharks, Whale sharks, Whales, Dolphins, Reef sharks, Turtles, Reef and marine fish, Manta rays, Eagle rays, Skinks, Geckos

Couple of reasons to visit

  • Enjoy the loads of watersports you get to choose from! From kayaking to canoeing, sea bobbing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, diving, rollerblading (known as X-Jet Blades), boating safari tours where you get to spot turtles, dolphins, rays, and more. You also get the chance to experience a unique sea-plane ride as means of transportation
  • Private sand-bank excursion! You get a sand-bank all to yourself, for either booked drone photo ops, a romantic pick-nick set up for you with a variety of different drinks, foods, fruits and dessert, or even an outdoor cinema night under the stars surrounded by nothing and no one other than fine sand and crystal-clear water
  • The Maldives is home to the most mouth-watering gastronomy. You can find all blends of great cuisines, from Asian, to Indian, African, Japanese, and Italian, so there is always something for every taste. Restaurants make the most of the bountiful seafood on offer, from plump grilled tiger prawns to red snapper and tuna steaks. You even get the chance to catch your own dinner on a fishing excursion and have the restaurant cook it for you! The island chain is also huge on all kinds of dining experiences, from casual lunches on the sand to fusion cuisine served under the waves at an underwater restaurant, to breakfasts served in your private pool (if chosen to have one), and so much more
  • Most resorts come with unabashedly luxurious spa facilities, from treatment rooms over the sea in thatched-roof villas overlooking the lagoon, to quiet relaxing outposts just steps from the beach. Those wishing to indulge in total relaxation will be stunned by the spa package options, where you can choose your own spa program with a selection of traditional salon treatments, massages, and holistic rituals
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