Asia
Maldives
Turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, mantas and overwater villas. Say assalaamu alaikum, snorkel gently, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 18:18
- Currency
- MVR
- Calling code
- +960
- Capital
- Malé
- Languages spoken
- DV
Eco-friendly travel
- Reefs are fragile: never touch coral, never stand on it, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Keep your distance from mantas, turtles and whale sharks; never touch them.
- Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll) has strict rules: snorkel only with licensed guides.
- Don't buy shells, coral or turtle products.
- Refuse plastic bags and straws.
- Fresh water is made from sea water: use it wisely.
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