Country at a Glance

Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit.

 
Time:     GMT+5hrs
Capital island:     Male’
Total islands:     1,190
Inhabited islands:     200
Resort islands:     99
Population:     Approx. 350,000
Major industries:     Tourism and fishing
Currency:     Rufiyaa (USD 1 = MRF 15.42)
Electricity:     240 AC
Government Working hours:     8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Thursday
Bank hours:     9:00am to 03:00 pm Sunday to Thursdays