Maldives
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Basic Information:
Official Name: Republic of MaldivesPopulation: 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: 06:41am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 960
Region: Asia
Language: Dhivehi
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.visitmaldives.comElectricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:
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Type D
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Type G
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Type J
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Type K
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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)