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About the Maldives

  • Only 200 islands in the Maldives are inhabited.
  • Culture The Maldivian people are descendants of settlers from the Indian subcontinent, who arrived in several waves over thousands of years.
  • The Maldives is home to 5% of the world’s coral reefs and thousands of species of fish and marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks, and several species of dolphins
  • Capital Malé
  • Religion: Islam
  • Language: Dhivehi (Indo-Aryan language related to ancient Sanskrit)
  • Currency: Rufiyaa (Rf)
  • Climate: The Maldives is characterized by a warm and humid tropical monsoon climate year round. There are 2 monsoon seasons: “wet season” (mid-May - November), and “dry season” (January - March). December and April are transitional months.

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Typical Maldivian Dishes

  • Garudhiya

    A fragrant fish soup made with chunks of yellowfin tuna or skipjack, and flavored with ginger, garlic, black pepper, lemon juice and chili, all topped with grated coconut.

  • Kukulhu Riha

    A delicious, spicy curry made with braised chicken in a coconut-based sauce, spiced with cardamom and fiery scotch bonnets.

  • Handulu Bondibai

    A Maldivian rice pudding flavored with rose water, coconut, cinnamon, and pandan leaves, usually served as a dessert.