"One of the wonders of the world ."
famous Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta
The Maldivian archipelago located 300 miles southwest of the southern tip of India and 450 miles west of Sri Lanka is a beautiful string of 1,1 90 low-lying coral islands scattered across the equator in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, giving us a rare glimpse of what is aptly described as a tropical paradise.  Just consider this - sparkling white sun-kissed beaches; crystal-clear lagoons studded with profusely-coloured corals; azure warm seas with an undisturbed, exotic marine life; palm-fringed islands ; the pervading serenity.

Location: Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean .
South-southwest of India .
Geographic coordinates: 3 15 N, 73 00 E.
Area: total-300 sq km.
Climate: warm all year round (23-32 degrees Celsius).
Terrain: flat, with white sandy beaches.
Natural resources: fish.
Total no. Of islands: 1190 islands.
No. Of inhabited islands: 201 islands.
Languages: Dhivehi – English is widely used in business.
Religion: 100% Islam.
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (US $ 1.00 = MRF 12.85) at the time of publishing.
Visa: 30 days for all visitors on arrival free of charge.
Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express and other major cards