Maldives Overview
- Country: Maldives
- Area: 298 km²
- Capital: Male
- Population: 270,101 inhabitants
- Language: Dhivehi
- Religion: 100% Sunni Muslims
- Form of Government: Presidential Republic
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Useful Information About the Maldives
- Currency: Rufiyaa
- International Dialing Code: 00960
- International Vehicle Code: MV
- Driving Side: left
- Entry Documents: Passport with visa
- Vaccinations Required: No
- Electricity: 230V
- Measurement System: Metric decimal
- Time Zones: +5
- Fixed-date Holidays: March 20 National Day, July 27 Independence Day (independence granted from France with the Evian agreements), November 11 Republic Day (founded in 1968), November 3 Victory Day (liberation from Sri Lanka in 1988).
- Climate: Hot and humid. April is the hottest month although February and March are the driest and sunniest. The climate becomes pleasant thanks to the constant presence of the monsoon breeze.
- Average Temperatures: 27.4°C (26.5°C in winter, 27.5°C in summer)
- Transportation: The national airline, Air Maldives, operates regular flights. The islands are so small that transport means are generally unnecessary, but to visit them you can rent dhoni, boats made from coconut tree wood (they are very safe).
- Airports: Male
