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About Maldives

Maldives’ capital and largest city is Malé. The official language is Dhivehi, although English is also widely spoken by the locals. The best period to visit the Maldives is between November and April as the rainy season in the Maldives comes around from May to October.

The Maldives is made up of 3 ethnic groups (Sinhalese, Arabs, South Indians). The religion practiced in the Maldives is Islam. Its culture and customs are influenced by India, Malaysia, Persia and Africa. Some of their meals refer to Indian or South African origins and some of their music and dance present a clear African rhythm. They are very much attached to the sea and one of the most notable occupations is tuna fishing. They celebrate a number of festivals at different times of the year such as:
  • Eid-ul Al`h`aa.
  • Kuda Eid.
  • Independence day.
  • Republic day.
  • National day.

The means of transportation between islands is by seaplane, boat (Dhoni) or domestic flight. Depending on the distance from the airport to the resort, some resorts arrange for domestic flights or seaplane flights to transport their guests directly to their jetty. Travel by seaplanes and speedboats tend to be fast but more expensive than the local ferries which use large, slow but comfortable boats.

Notable attractions include: 
  • Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, the worlds first undersea restaurant.
  • Subsix, a restaurant which stands 6 meters below the Indian Ocean, hence the name “Subsix”. 
  • Maldives National Museum, formerly the palace of the Sultan of Maldives houses artifacts of Maldivian culture.
  • Alimatha Island, one of the most beautiful windsurfing and dive spots in the Maldives.
  • Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), the oldest mosque in the Maldives.
  • Veligandu Island Beach.

Accommodation is not a problem in the Maldives with hundreds of hotels, guest houses and resorts to choose from. There are also live aboard opportunities on Yachts and boats.

Facts about Maldives

Capital:

Malé

Languages Spoken:

Divehi

Demonym:

Maldivan

Currency Name:

Maldivian rufiyaa

Currency Code:

MVR

Currency Symbol:

.ރ

How do I travel out of Maldives?

Get Visa from Maldives

For Maldivans looking to travel out of the country. You can check out the list of destinations, how to Get Maldives visa to those countries, Embassies in Maldives and Visa Free Countries for Maldivan passport holders

Common Questions Travellers Ask About Maldives

What credit cards are accepted in Maldives?

Master and Visa cards are accepted on the island.

Is Maldives safe to visit?

Yes, it is safe to visit. The Maldives is one of the worlds safest travel destinations.

Is alcohol allowed in Maldives?

Since the Maldives is a Muslim country alcohol is highly prohibited to its local population. But alcohol is served on its resort islands as long as you are legally up to 18 years of age and not Muslim.

What currency is used in Maldives?

The currency used is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), but live aboard, resorts and some other outlets accept card or cash payment in U.S dollars.

Do ATM in Maldives disburse dollars?

Yes, an ATM at the Malé branch of the Bank of Maldives do disburse dollars, however, it only disburses to Bank of Maldives cardholders. Without a bank of Maldives card, you can only withdraw local currency MVR.

Is English Spoken in the Maldives?

Yes, it is. English is widely spoken in the Maldives.

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