Asia
Maldives
Turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, mantas and overwater villas. Say assalaamu alaikum, snorkel gently, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 19:29
- Currency
- MVR
- Calling code
- +960
- Capital
- Malé
- Languages spoken
- DV
Respect & manners
- Fill in the IMUGA traveller declaration online before you arrive.
- On local islands, dress modestly and swim in clothes, except on marked "bikini beaches".
- Alcohol is only allowed in resorts and on licensed boats, never on local islands.
- Bringing alcohol, pork or religious items for other faiths into the country is forbidden.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Friday is the holy day: many shops close at prayer time.
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