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Maldives

The Maldives are a group of atolls just southwest of India. They are officially known as the flattest country in the world, with no point above 10 feet. The capital is Male.

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Who is the President of Maldives?

Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is the President of the Maldives. He became the 6th President of the Maldives on 2013 November 17, defeating former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Mohammed Waheed Hassan. Yameen is the leader of the Progressive Party of the Maldives. He is the brother of the 3rd President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

What are the national languages of Maldives Nepal and Bhutan?

For the languages of Maldives, click here.

For the languages of Nepal, click here.

For the languages of Bhutan, click here.

Why did UK took over Maldives?

A 5-second search on Wikipedia gave me a comprehensive article on the islands. The following is a direct quote from the web-site (see related link)...

On 16 December 1887, the Sultan of the Maldives signed a contract with the British Governor of Ceylon turning the Maldives into a British protected state, thus giving up the islands sovereignty in matters of foreign policy, but retaining internal self-government. The British government promised military protection and non-interference in local administration in exchange for an annual tribute, so that the islands were akin to an Indian princely state.

Who is the president of anti corruption commission of Maldives?

Ahmed Shaheed was never the President of Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives. The current President of Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives is Mr. Hassan Luthfee.

What hotels are located in Maldives?

One will find some splendid hotels in the beautiful Maldives. Among the hotels one will find in the Maldives are the Nimaya, Kandooma and Komandoo. There are many more.

Is The Maldives a good vacation spot?

Yes it's a beautiful and fun vacation spot. Me and my family went last year and it was the best holiday I've ever had in my life. The food is beautiful and cheap! Some fish there are $5 and in America they would be $350! The scuba diving is magnificent, the sea was warm and there were what seemed like thousands of different kinds of fish as well as turtles, manter-rays, dolphins and harmless small sharks! The beaches on the Islands are clear and unpolluted There are lots of activities you do to including windsurfing and snorkeling Even in Monsoon season, the Maldives is amazing, after many hours of sun, you see the incredible clouds coming in from the horizon and the rain is so fun to walk in, and it's warm. The Maldives is an amazing destination, just go there.

How long does it take to travel from Portland Oregon to Maldives?

A one way from Portland, Oregon to Malé, Maldives would take approximately 18 hours.

What is the Flight time from Bangalore to Maldive's?

The total flight time is approximately 2 hours, depending on layovers, delays and aircraft type, etc.

What are the positives and negatives for tourism in Maldives?

Positives include - Provides a stable amount of income for the Maldives Gets the place heard about nationally. Negatives include - Pollution from the travel to get there. If too many people visit it may get over-crowded. There are loads more of which you can find on a quick search on google. Just put positives and nagatives of tourism instead of "tourism in the maldives" Hope this helps =)

How do you go by flight to maldives from india?

you can go to maldives by flight from Trivandrum to male (maldives) . There is direct flight and flight fare is only 12800/- for two way tickets. its on arrival visa.

What are the accommodations in the Maldives?

The Maldives is a popular tourist destination and consists of over 85 island resorts. Many international hotel brands such as Hilton, Holiday Inn, Shangri La, Anantara etc. have resorts established in the Maldives.

Which island did bill and tom kaulitz go to in the maldives?

Nobody knows but people close to them. It's a well kept secret. That way they can go back.

Why is fishing an important occupation of the people of maldives?

Fishing is important because it is used how to learn to catch fish to survive.
2 reasons.

1.) If you're talking about commercial fishing, then obviously for food.

2.) If you're referring to sport fishing, it could be for food, but most of the time it's just for the sheer fun of catching fish. I guess you'd have to try it to find out.

Contact details of SBI Male branch?

+9603320860 , +9603316773 , +9603323052 , +9603331532

sbimale@dhivehinet.net.mv

What are some recreational activities in Maldives?

scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, fishing, angling, reef casting, sailing, parasailing and catamaran sailing.

Can you learn to scuba dive in the maldives?

Almost every resort in the Maldives caters to scuba divers. International certificates of all types are accepted. Most dive schools are well equipped, with regulators, BCDs, computers, masks, snorkels and fins are all available for rental. For those learning to dive, resorts offer a variety of dive courses and they are conducted in several languages, with courses conducted in English, German, Italian, French and Japanese. For those learning to dive, all resorts conduct open water and advanced courses such as night diving, rescue diving, underwater photography.

How many miles is it from Chennai to the Maldives?

Distance:

The distance between Chennai (Madras), India and Male, Maldives is 790 miles (1271 km).

Flight:

Chennai (MAA) to Male (MLE)

Flight Duration * 3 hours 55 mins * Via Colombo Bandaranaike Apt, Colombo (CMB)

How many people are Arab South Indian and Sinhalese in Maldives?

Very good question. Well, genetically speaking,Maldives is 22% Arabs,24% Indo Europeans, 30 % Tamils or South Indians,5% East Asians,2 % East Africans. We cant identify percentage of Singhaleese ethnicity in Maldives becacuse singhalesee people genetically have Indo European genes about 13%.