The Republic of Maldives is a small nation of around 370,000 people. The country comprises some 1192 tiny islands stretched out across the equator in a vertical strip, of which 200 are inhabited today. Traditionally a fishing and trading people, the Maldivians have a history, culture and language all of their own.
The idea of developing Maldives" unspoilt, palm-fringed tropical islands with dazzling white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons as a tourist destination, began in 1972. Eighty Seven resorts of various standards and tastes have since been built, each on its own uninhabited island and surrounded by one of the best preserved marine environments anywhere in the world.
The Maldives
The Republic of Maldives is a small nation of around 370,000 people. The country comprises some 1192 tiny islands stretched out across the equator in a vertical strip, of which 200 are inhabited today. Traditionally a fishing and trading people, the Maldivians have a history, culture and language all of their own.
The idea of developing Maldives" unspoilt, palm-fringed tropical islands with dazzling white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons as a tourist destination, began in 1972. Eighty Seven resorts of various standards and tastes have since been built, each on its own uninhabited island and surrounded by one of the best preserved marine environments anywhere in the world.