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	90
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