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Maldives



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Maldives
Population: 318,840
Area: 300 km2
Capital City: Male
Major Religion: Islam (Sunni)
Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +5
Current time: 12:54am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 960
Region: Asia
Language: Dhivehi


Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.visitmaldives.com
Electricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:

Type D

Type G

Type J

Type K

Type L


Travel Cost: $$$$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Banana Reef
  • Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque)

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)