General Info
| Official English Name: | Maldives Island | |||
| Official Maldivian Name: | Dhivehi Raajje, commonly called " Maldives" | |||
| Capital: | Male´ (about 2 sk.km) | |||
| Disctricts / Wards: | Maafanu / Machchangolhi / Heinveru / Galolhu / Villingili | |||
| Official Language: | Dhivehi | |||
| Second Language: | English | |||
| Faith / Religion: | Islam (Muslim - 100%) | |||
| Islamic Sector: | Maldivians are Sunis - the largest and most traditional sect. | |||
| Islamic School: | Maldivian follow the liberal shafitte school. | |||
| Mosques in the Capital: | 40 | |||
| Mosques in the Atolls: | 710 | |||
| Justice System: | Based on the Islamic Sariyah and the Maldives constitution | |||
| Head of State: | ||||
| Head of Government: | H.E Nasheed | |||
| Head of National Security | ||||
| Type of Government: | A Democratic Government | |||
| Week Holidays: | Fridays and Saturday´s | |||
| Republic Day: | 11th November | |||
| Independence Day: | 26th July | |||
| Victory Day: | 4th November | |||
| National Day: | 1st Rabeeul a´val | |||
| Time: | + 5 hours from GMT | |||
| Exchange Rate: | US$ 1/- = Mrf 12.72 (buying) & Mrf 12.82 (selling) | |||
| Banking Hours: | 0800hrs to 1300hrs (Sunday to Thursday) | |||
| Government Hours: | 1830hrs to 1200hrs and 1300hrs to 1600hrs (Sun to Thursday) | |||
| Private Business Hours: | 0830hrs to 1700hrs (Saturday to Thursday) | |||
| International A´port: | 01 (on the island Hulhule) | |||
| Domestic A´port(s): | 04 | |||
| National Carrier: | 6 + | |||
| Sea ports: | 1 (on the island of Male´ - Capital City) | |||
| Climate: | ||||
| Ideal Clothing: | Informal tropical clothing. | |||
| Currency: | Maldivian Ruffiyaa (Mrf) | |||
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
South Male Atoll,
South Male Atoll,
Sun Island Resort and Spa
South Ari Atoll,
South Ari Atoll,
Paradise Island Resort and Spa
North Male Atoll,
North Male Atoll,
The 80-odd Resort islands Surrounded by clear turquoise waters introduces you to a fascinating world of coral gardens.
to have a tete-a-tete with such underwater treasures, diving is indeed the recommended pastime. The corals offer some of the most spectacular vistas of underwater life - turt
to have a tete-a-tete with such underwater treasures, diving is indeed the recommended pastime. The corals offer some of the most spectacular vistas of underwater life - turt
