Maldives

Maldives

The most beautiful collection of tropical islands in the world and a paradise for scuba divers, surfers and sun-seekers. And the underwater life here is about as good as it gets-anywhere.

Area : 298 sq km

Population : 263,189

Capital : Male

Language : Dhivehi

Major religions : Islam

GNI per capita : $2300

Internet domain : .mv

Currency : Maldivian Rufiya

Phonecode : # 960

Hotels : Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa, Rangali Island ; One and Only Kanuhura Resort; One and Only Reethi Rah Resort, North Male Atoll ; Club Med Kani ; W Resort & Spa ; Soneva Gili,; Soneva Fushi ; Dhoni Mighili, Ari Atoll ; W, Fesdu, North Ari Atoll ; Hufaven Fushi Resort, North Male Atoll ; Naladhu Resort, South Atoll ; Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Emboodhu Finohlu ; Cocoa Island ; Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru ; Dhoni Mighili ; Maldives Villa 1307, Ari Atoll ; Dhonakhuli Island Hideaway ; Four Seasons, Kuda Huraa ; Four Seasons Explorer Catamaran, Kuda, Huraa ; Six Senses, Olhuveli ; Veligandhu Huraa, Maldives

Restaurants : Hilton Maldives Resort all glass underwater restaurant

Bars : Chill Bar, Olhuveli ;

Attractions : Snorkeling/Diving ; The Mosque, Male ; Male Fish Market

Airport : Hulula International(MLE)- 2km from Male - unique, because the capital city is only accessible by boat.

Must play 18 @: Well you can't-there is only one 6 hole course in the Maldives on Kuredu Island, with an average hole length of 55yards. But you can always practice with your sand wedge on the beaches....