Maldives Information

Maldives was a stopping-off point for many great seafaring civilizations.

Most atolls consist of a large, ring-shaped coral reef supporting numerous small islands.

Discover information about the Atolls which makes the Maldives with online Atoll Maps.

The mixed economy of the Maldives is based on the principal activities of Tourism.

n earlier times the islands were encouraged for travelers from the East as well as the West.

The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 and 33 °C throughout the year.

Maldivian culture is derived from a number of sources and factors.

From the earliest times monarchs, both male and female, ruled the Maldives.

A third of the country’s population live in Male’. Different from any other island in the country.

Highlights

History

Early Settlers Maldivians believe that an ancient race of sun-worshipping people called the Redin were the first settlers.

First Travelers The first reference to Maldives is in the second-century writings of the "Ptolemy".

Legend of Rannamaari In that time a demon by the name Rannamari existed which arose from the sea every full moon.

Geography

Physiography The highest island is situated at three meters above sea level. Maldives has no hills or rivers.

Climate The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 and 33 °C throughout the year.

Major Channels The channels that separate the Atolls are called "Kandu".

Atoll and Maps

Baa Atoll Until late ’98 this atoll to the north of Male’ Atoll was home to just a single resort.

Kaafu Atoll This is where tourism began in 1972. Kaafu Atoll consists of four geographical atolls; North and South Male’ Atoll

Raa Atoll Raa Atoll is an enormous atoll with more than 90 islands.