At a Glance

At a Glance

Location: Indian Ocean, South of India
No. of Islands:1,190
No. of Inhabited Islands: 200
No. of Resort Developments: Approx. 89
No. of Uninhabited Islands: More than 900
Population:Approximately 300,000
Climate: Warm, Tropical
Average Annual Rain Fall: 1948.2 mm
Clothing:Light weight Cottons and Linens
Political Status: Republic
Religion: 100% Muslim
Language:Dhivehi ( English is widely spoken )
Literacy Rate: 98.2% ( 10-45 Years age group )
Local Currency: Maldivian Ruffiya ( MRF )
Accepted Currencies: US$, All Major European currencies, All Major Credit Cards, Travellers Cheques, etc
Access: Via Chartered and Scheduled Flights
Local Transport: Speedboats, Dhoni, Sea Planes, Safari Cruise Vessels, Scheduled and Chartered Flights
Visa: 30 DAYS on Arrival
Local Time:+5HRS GMT
Capital Island: Male'
Major Industries: Tourism and Fisheries
Electricity: 240 AC