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COUNTRY PRESENTATION LT.ISMAEEL SHAFEEQ/ MALDIVES

COUNTRY PRESENTATION MALDIVES

MALDIVES Maldives is located in the wide blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the homeland of thousands of islands, like God sha

ke off a string of pearls. The unique geographical environment, given the beauty of the Maldives just like heaven. W

arm sunshine, colorful marine fantastic beach, attracting tourists from all over the world here. In 1190 islands in th

e Maldives, 87 "Island Hotel" mode to develop into a resort hotel, designers inch of land between play endless imagi

nation, design a beautiful garden and fantastic water house . Almost cloistered environment and comfortable

hotel facilities, numerous entertainment projects, attentive service, attracting those who just want to put aside all t

he troubles spent a pure holiday visitors. Here, Lawton sightseeing activities, but also sea diving or canoe to a little

adventure to the more primitive the uninhabited island. Another 201 islands living by the locals, including the area

of only 2 square kilometers of the capital island of Male, the international airport where "HUHULE Island". Inter-i

sland transport between major vessels and seaplanes. Maldives tourism landscape full in a resort island with a r

estaurant business casual atmosphere, because each island is an independent hotel operators developed an island h

otel became Maldives unique tourist culture.

"Where is Maldives?" - That's a question we were asked a lot of times……

Where is Maldives? This is perhaps the first question if you have no idea about this island

nation and its rich natural beauty. If you are planning your next holidays, Maldives can be the

perfect choice for you because it has everything that a tourist requires for ideal holidays.

The warm sands, blue sea, tiny coral islands and excellent tourism facilities make Maldives your

dream destination. But before that you have to know where are the Maldives.

Where is Maldives located?

One glance at the atlas will answer your question - Where is Maldive. Right on the Equator, you

will find that situated in the southwest of Sri Lanka, Maldives stretches 823 km from North to

South and 130 km from east to west.

Only 202 islands are inhabited and only 87 islands have resorts in them. Male is the capital city

where 2/3 of the populations of Maldives reside.

When to Visit Maldives

When you ultimately plan to travel you should actually know the best time to visit Maldives. This

trip to Maldives depends upon the seasonal climate and weather of Maldives.



Maldives Weather is determined to a large extent by the monsoon winds circulation. Each

year there are 2 monsoon seasons, the Northeast monsoon "iruvai", which occurs during

December to April and the Southwest monsoon "hulhangu", occurring during June to August.

How to Get There

The moment you are trying to locate where is Maldives, you will require to know whether

Maldives is well connected by air with other countries or not.

The Male International Airport is located at the Hulhule Island and is well connected with both

schedule and charter flights flying from all the major European and Asian countries. However,

you are forbidden to carry firearms, liquor, pork and pornography in Maldives.

There are special restrictions too on carrying pets. Make sure you are carrying valid travel

documents; return air tickets and confirmed reservation at a resort while landing at Male

International Airport.

Where to Stay in Maldives

Eco friendly tourism: Maldives tourism expects you to protect the vegetation, marine life and the

cleanliness of the serene environment in every possible way. Fishing is allowed but only in

restricted spots. The object is to preserve respectfully the beauty and magic of the islands forever.

Accommodation: Once you come to know where is Maldives you will definitely search for the

accommodation facilities available in that country. Don’t worry. There are good numbers of

beautiful, luxurious hotels and resorts in Male as well as other islands. Some of the resorts are

built taking up entire islands. You will get every luxury imaginable in here and excellent

opportunities to travel and explore this wonder world of Maldives.

Things to Do in Maldives

Diving: You can explore the rich underwater kingdom while snorkeling and diving in

Maldives. The resorts often offer short-term courses to teach you the tricks of this underground

safari.

Surfing in Maldives ... The tropical warmth of the crystal clear water and the wonderful water

sports make Maldives the best surfing destination.

After your trip to Maldives, the question - where is Maldives will require no atlas. Instead you

will discover it richly treasured in the pages of your albums and deep in your memory.

Following are some of the worth visiting famous Maldives Islands:

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Komandoo Island - it is perfectly situated in the channel opening, with attractive white sandy

banks, pleasant warm waters and beautiful turquoise lagoon all around the island.

The magnificent house reef located in the center of the island displays soft corals, colorful

invertebrates, and underwater marine biodiversity and allows you to enjoy water snorkeling.

Kuredu Island Maldives - located in Lhaviyani Atoll, this maldives island is famous for its

abundant fish life. It is an Elysian dream world with wide stretches of green vegetation, golden

beaches and aquamarine lagoons. Here, you can enjoy water sports like water skiing, lagoon

diving, scuba- diving and wind surfing.

Cocoa Palm Island - other than sandy beaches and shady palm lined walkways, this island is

famous for its rustic Maldivian resorts and hotels. Not only these resorts provide exquisite

accommodation, but also they display beautiful paintings and handicraft relics of ancient

Maldivian days, an advantage for connoisseurs. Also try water sports like lagoon diving, scuba

diving, water skiing and catamaran sailing. Visit the Ayurvedic spas to rejuvenate your body and

mind.

Meeru Island Maldives - It is Meerufenfushi, but the locals love to call it Meeru, the popular

Meeru Island Maldives. This stylish tropical island near the North Male Atoll is the ideal

destination for enjoying perfect beach holidays in the Maldives.

Rangali Island Maldives - Rangali Island Maldives is a dream world with long stretches of

golden sandy beaches, palm-fringed walkways and moonlit nights. The Rangali Island Maldives,

in South Ari Atoll, is situated at a distance of 90kms from Male International Airport. Both day

and night transfers to Rangali Island by seaplanes are available.

Starting from romantic getaways you can feel the excitement of island hopping or exciting water

sports in Maldives islands.

Makunudu Island - this is an island ideal for honeymoon couples. The island is a perfect

blend of golden beaches, tropical vegetation and palm-lined walkways. There are exotic resorts

and villas in the island with facilities of sea-facing balconies and absolute peace.You can

arrange for your own alfresco breakfast, exotic lunch and candle light dinner under the tall palm

trees, far away from the crowd. Discover each other in the absolute serenity of this maldives

island.

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MALDIVES CHINA DEPOLAMATIC RELATIONS

Over three decades ago, on 14 October 1972, the very first steps for promoting inter-

governmental cooperation between the Maldives and China were taken. Since then both

Governments and its peoples have played important and active roles in strengthening the ties of

friendship between the two countries.

Regular consultations on economic development, cultural exchanges, promotion of tourism and

discussions on various issues of common interest during high level visits have all contributed to

nurture the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Until 2007,

the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, in Colombo, accredited to the Maldives acted as

the major player in fostering these relations. However, in order to further strengthen the existing

friendly relations between the two countries, the Government of Maldives opened its first

Embassy in Beijing on 20 August 2007. The brief period of its existence has witnessed the

Embassy playing an active role and contributing significantly in areas of mutual interest for both

countries.

China, despite being a developing country itself, has always been a generous partner in

extending support and cooperation to the Maldives in diverse fields. Maldives remain grateful to

China for its continued assistance. Maldives and China share similar views on a number of

regional and international issues, including that of Taiwan. As such, Maldives supports a one-

China policy.

Agreements Maldives has signed several bilateral agreements and Memorandum of Understanding with

China. Among them are Agreements on Economic and Technical Cooperation, Mutual

Exemption of Visas and Visa Fees, on Education Cooperation, on Cultural Cooperation and

various other important areas of mutual interest.

Assistance Since 1981, China has continued to provide project assistance and equipment support in a

number of areas. The Housing Projects undertaken with Chinese assistance is of particular

significance and has helped to partly reduce the pressure in Male’ for housing needs. Also other

infrastructure projects such as the Construction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building and

Construction of the National Museum deserve special mention here. The tremendous support and

assistance to the Maldives, following the disastrous tsunami of 2004, especially through the

Housing Construction Project in H. Dh. Nolhivaranfaru is testimony to the deep affection and

close friendship between the peoples of China and the Maldives.



Tourism

In recent years, Maldives has seen remarkable positive growth in the number of tourist arrivals

from China. In 2010, the highest number of tourists visited the Maldives from China, which is an

increase of 96.1% from that of 2009 and the numbers are expected to increase in the future.



Romantic Maldives Honeymoon

Enjoy your Honeymoon in

Maldives Islands

Maldives beaches, the quiet palm lined walkways, the azure

water breaking into surf on your feet and the exciting activities

are best for any couples, who want to discover each other in their

honeymoon.

When you are enjoying your Maldives honeymoon, you can be

sure of absolute togetherness. Have your breakfast, dinner and

lunch under the tall palm trees or in the bosom of secluded

nature.

There is absolute quietness in these places and often you can go

for a walk in the palm-fringed walkways holding each other’s

arms on moonlit nights. Enjoy these ecstatic and pristine

togetherness in any of the thousands islands of Maldives.

Excellent Romantic Getaway

The islands of Maldives are the most romantic getaways for

people honey-mooning in Maldives. You can escape from all the

worries into the tranquility of the crystal clear sky and azure blue

waters. Faraway from the hectic chaos of the cities, these islands

are most exciting and promises absolute romantic intimacy to all

people.

You can enjoy exciting togetherness in several water sports like

snorkeling, scuba diving, lagoon diving, speedboat driving and

catamaran sailing.

Luxurious Accommodations

The Maldives honeymoon resorts, villas and hotels promise

absolute serenity and quiet solitude to the couples. The

accommodations include the exclusive facilities of sprawling

rooms with the balconies facing the pleasant sea, comfortable

beds and beddings, clean bathtubs and cascading showers, TV,

Telephone and Internet connections.

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There are honeymoon cottages situated on the heart of the

beaches that offer exquisite views and perfect togetherness.

Spa And Fitness

Spa experience in Maldives rejuvenates body and mind. The

ultimate spa experience awaits you with wonderful body massages

and total beauty treatment during your honeymoon days.

Aerobics, exercises and meditations in the gymnasiums and spas

are thoroughly pampering for the couples, because spas enrich

your mind and soul and help you to enjoy your honeymoon in a

better way.

Delicious Cuisines

During your Maldives honeymoon days enjoy the rich Maldivian

dishes along with a plethora of cuisines like Japanese, Thai,

Indian, Indonesian, Middle Eastern and continental wonders, in

almost all the restaurants and hotels in Maldives.

Weddings in the Maldives

Simply Splendid and Luxurious

Weddings in the Maldives can be simply splendid and luxurious.

If you want your wedding to be truly different then visit Maldives

to have that special wedding experience. Weddings in Maldives

are so unique that it will simply sweep you off your feet and give

you an experience that will be worth cherishing for your whole

lifetime.

Wonderful wedding ceremonies in the Maldives

Weddings in the Maldives is a dream-come-true experience for

the bride in her flowing swirls can gently sweep along the palm-

lined walkways just at the moment the last rays of the crimson sun

spread its gold-red rays over her face.

The bride usually dresses in a white flowing satin or silk gown

with red roses embroidered in her waistline, neckline and



handcuffs. She carries a bouquet of red roses and moves towards

the groom to become together in their eternal togetherness.

The bride and groom, dressed in exotic wedding attire and

jewelries are next escorted to the place where they have to

perform an unforgettable tree planting ceremony. The happy

couple actually joins hands together to plant a coconut palm that

will speak volumes about their unforgettable love and

togetherness.

There are fully attired traditional drumbeaters who escort the

couples from all sides to the wedding arena. While they beat their

drums and conduct the wonderful dance Bodu-beru in accordance

with the ritual of the marriage, the couple gets knotted to each

other in an eternal wedding bondage.

Dining & wining wonders during Weddings in

the Maldives

When they are married they are made to sign a marriage

certificate and then after the ritual of cutting the wedding cake,

the guests are treated with sumptuous dinner of gourmet dishes

and exotic drinks.

Amidst brilliant decoration, the resorts offer a variety of culinary

delights and exotic drinks, fresh juices and hot coffee to all.

A welcome drink of coconut water is offered to the couple after

the marriage. The celebration of wedding in Maldives actually

begins with the ritual cutting of the exquisite wedding cake with

champagne offered to all guests. The hotels provide a gourmet

dinner of Chinese, Italian, Thai, and Indian dishes with an

assortment of exotic wines, champagnes, and fresh juices.

After - wedding ceremony wonders

The ceremony is held either on the open golden sandy beaches or

al fresco on the beach. Amidst soft soothing music blending with

the natural rhythmic waves the wedding arena remains decorated

with silk and satin hangings, colorful balloons, sparkles and



glitters, ribbons and wedding bells.

After the Weddings in the Maldives is over the couple is treated

with a series of surprise tours like sunset cruising, snorkeling

trips, sunrise trips, fishing trips, and intimate-moments villa

honeymoon treats. While the guests enjoy the wonderful culinary

delights, the couple gets intimate in their eternal togetherness.

So weddings in the Maldives offer you with happiness and

memories for a whole lifetime.

Maldives vacation is the best escape you can

ever experience in your life.

Maldives Culture It is difficult to define the culture of Maldives Island, as it reflects

a blend of the many cultures that were brought by the seafarers,

who settled in Maldives. The main religion followed here is Islam

and people of Maldives are mostly Sunni Muslims.

Dhivehi is the main language spoken here and it is said to have

originated from Sanskrit. As the time is passing by, more and

more Arabian and English words are being incorporated in the

vocabulary of Dhivehi language. Read on to know more about the

Maldives culture

As far as the family life is concerned, men play the role of a bread

earner and women take care of the house and kids. Maldivians

are very hospitable and give a warm welcome to the visitors to

their country. Their community is very close knit and people are

very helpful.

The architectural styles of their tombs and mosques exhibit the

superb craftsmanship of Maldivians. People out here are very

artistic and spend time in craft making. The beautiful Maldives is

also famous for its exquisite craft products like lacquer work and

woven mats etc. People also participate enthusiastically in folk

music and dance performances. Today, Maldives boasts off its

rich cultural heritage.



Maldives Cuisine

Being an assemblage of several coral islands, it is pretty obvious

that Maldives cuisine would consist of a wide variety of seafood.

At the initial level, it was basically coconuts and fish that formed

part of Maldives traditional food. It can be attributed to the fact

that there was limited cultivation. Honey was extracted out of the

coconut toddy and used as a replacement of sugar. The cooking

style of Maldives is highly influenced by India and Sri Lanka.

Read to know more on the cuisine of Maldives

Maldives Religions

Talking about the Maldives religions, people out here have a deep

faith in Islam and all the people are Sunni Muslims. Therefore,

the major religion of Maldives is Islam. People of Maldives are

very religious and offer prayers five times a day in the mosque.

Maldivians have a strong belief in afterlife and they are of the

opinion that it is decided on the basis of deeds, whether the

person will go to hell or heaven. Read on to know more about the

religions in Maldive

Maldives Languages

Talking about the Maldives languages, Dhivehi is the main

language spoken in Maldives. The language is widely used for

conversing with people. Since, it involves the use of many English,

Hindi and Arabic words, it seems to resemble various languages

spoken in Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. Read on to

know more about the common languages of Maldives

Maldives People

People of Maldives Island are very warm and friendly. They have

a strong faith in Islam. Highly spiritual and dedicated, Maldives

people have a great respect towards each other and outside

visitors. Maldivians reflect a blend of tradition and modernity.

Intelligent and hardworking, they have been making significant

contributions in the economy of the nation.

Maldives Music and Dance

Maldives is not just admired for its beauty but also it is known for

its fabulous dances and music. When it comes to music and

entertainment, this gorgeous island has so much to offer. In this

section, we will provide you with information on the Maldives

music and dance. We will brief you on the prominent forms of folk

dances and music of Maldives.

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Maldives Victory Day

Time of

festival: 3rd November

Significance:

Celebrates the victory of Maldives

over the terrorist group of Sri

Lanka

In this article, we will provide you with information on the Victory

Day celebration in Maldives. Maldives victory day is of supreme

importance, as it is on this day that a terrorist group from Sri

Lanka attacked the Maldives government. They attempted to

overthrow the Maldivian Government, but did not succeed. When

they failed in their mission, they fled from this country. The

incident took place long back on the 3rd of November in the year

1988. Since then, 3rd November each year is celebrated as the

victory day festival of Maldives.



Maldives Republic Day

Time of

festival: On 11th November

Significance:

After so many years as a

monarchy, Maldives became a

republic on this day

Highlights: Parades and marches

Maldives republic

day has a lot of

significance, as it is

on this day that

Maldives became a

republic, after so

many years as a

monarchy. Initially,

republic was formed

in the year 1953,

but it could not last

for a long time and the monarchy was restored in the same year.

Later, it was on the 11th of November in 1968, when Maldives

finally became a republic. In the present times, as a part of

Republic Day celebrations in Maldives, parades and other special

events are held on the streets.



Maldives Independence Day

Date: 26th July

Significance: Celebrates the complete

independence of Maldives

Highlights:

Parades by the National Security

Services and the National Cadet

Corps. Performances by school

children dressed in colorful

costumes

Maldives

Independence Day

has a lot of

significance, as it is

on this day that this

country got freedom

from the clutches of

Britishers. It falls on

the 26th in the

month of July. In the

year 1887, Maldives

became a British Protectorate. During that time, the Britishers

agreed that they wont interfere in the internal affairs of Maldives.

However, when it came to foreign matters, the Britishers had to

be consulted.

As a part of agreement, the Britishers said that in return, they

would ensure that Maldives is safe and won't be subjected to any

colonial intimidation. Later on, on 26th July 1965, Maldivians

were granted full independence. Independence Day celebrations

in Maldives take place on a large scale. The main highlights of



the Independence Day of Maldives consist of the parades by the

National Security Services and the National Cadet Corps. It is

followed by various performances by school children dressed in

colorful costumes.

Ramadan Festival Maldives

Time of

Festival:

Ninth month in the Muslim

calendar

Highlights: People fast throughout the month

of Ramadan

Ramadan, also known as 'Rorda Mas', is one of the most

important festivals of Maldivians. It has a lot of religious

reverence. According to the Muslim calendar, Maldives Ramadan

festival falls in the ninth month. It is basically the Islamic month

of fasting, in which the Muslims observe 30 days of fasting. Read

to know more about the Ramadan celebrations in Maldives.

Muslims fast during the daytime and owing to this reason, cafes

and restaurants are usually closed during the day. Also, the

working hours are altered for this month. Ramadan festival of

Maldives begins with the occurrence of new moon and also ends

with the appearance of the next new moon. Depending upon the

lunar cycle, the exact time period of Ramadan varies from year to

year.



Kuda Eid Festival Maldives

Time of

festival:

First day of the month of Shawaal

in the Islamic Calendar

Significance: Marks the end of Ramadan (the

period of fasting)

Highlights:

3-day festivity, in which people

offer prayers in the mosque and

prepare special feast

Kuda Eid, also known as Fithru Eid, is an important religious

festivity that marks the end of Ramadan, as in the Islamic month

of fasting. Usually, the Kuda Id festival of Maldives falls on the

first day in the month of Shawaal, according to the Islamic

calendar. It is a three day long festivity, which is observed as a

public holiday period. Read to know more about Maldives Kuda

Eid festival.

To celebrate the Fithru Eid Festival of Maldives, people visit the

mosque early in the morning. They offer prayers and seek the

divine blessings. Special feast is prepared at each house and

friends and relatives are invited to join. The celebrations take

place only after the new moon is sighted. Its announcement is

usually done by a canon in Male and via television.

During this special occasion, offerings are made to the poor and

needy. People in Maldives dress in their best clothing for the Eid

celebrations. They embrace each other and wish 'Eid Mubarak'.

Also, greeting cards are exchanged. In rural islands, traditional

dances like Bodu beru are performed, in which people participate

enthusiastically. The festivity of Kuda Eid is celebrated with fun

and frolic.



Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

Time of

festival:

12th day in the month of Rabee-ul-

Awwal in the Islamic Calendar

Significance: Celebrates the birthday of Prophet

Mohammad

Prophet Mohammad's Birthday in Maldives is celebrated with

great pomp and show. It falls on the 12th day in the month of

Rabee-ul-Awwal, according to the Islamic Calendar. It has a lot

of religious significance for the Muslims, as the festivity is

observed to celebrate the birthday of holy prophet Mohammad.

Read on to know more about the Prophet's Birthday celebration

in Maldives…

It was the Prophet Mohammad, who deserves the credit for

spreading the light of knowledge, equality and peace in the

nations of Rome, Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. He was the

one who advocated the concept of "Oneness of God (Allah)". For

the Muslims, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is like one big day

that truly deserves celebration. On that day, people invite their

close friends and relatives to their home and serve special dishes.



Music & Dance :

Thaara Folk Music

Thaara Folk Music Thaara is a popular form of folk music performed in Maldives.

The credit for its introduction in the Maldives goes to the Gulf

Arabs, who visited this beautiful island in the mid 17th century. In

the Thara folk music of Maldives, there are about 22 performers,

who are made to seat in two parallel rows facing each other. It is

only the men who can participate in Thaara. This folk

performance involves both singing and dancing.

Traditionally, Thaara folk music was performed in the fulfillment

of vows. Earlier, the songs that accompanied the Thara were in

Arabian language. Thaara songs start at a slow tempo and then

gradually pick up to reach a crescendo. The performing team

wears white sarongs and white shirts with a green scarf wrapped

around their necks. Maldives Thaara folk music is very soothing

and has a semi religious touch.

Bandiyaa

Jehun

Dance Bandiyaa Jehun is a

popular dance form

that takes place in

the Maldives Island.

Though, western pop

and Indian music are

becoming

increasingly popular,

but this traditional Bandiyaa Jehun folk dance of Maldives has its

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own importance. It is like the Indian pot dance, in which the

women carrying metal water pots sing and dance to the tune of

music. While singing, they tap the pots with their finger rings.

Read on to know more about the Maldives Bandiyaa Jehun folk

dance.

There is no specific dress for the performers, but definitely they

all dress up in uniformity. Usually, women wear a long skirt and a

blouse called 'Dhigu hedhun'. In the present times, many new

things have been incorporated like the use of a number of

instruments like drum and harmonica. Even as far the music &

apparels are concerned, lots of modifications have been made to

keep up with the changing trends.

Bodu Beru Music Bodu beru is one of

the most popular

forms of folk music

and dance that is

found in the

inhabited islands of

Maldives. People of

all age groups

participate

enthusiastically in

Bodu Beru folk

music. The musical instruments that are used consist of three or

four drums made from hollowed coconut wood and a variety of

thumping instruments. Read to know more about the Boduberu

folk music of Maldives.

In Bodu Beru, there is one lead singer and a band of 10-15 people,

who sing in chorus. As the song continues, the rhythm picks up

and people come out of the troupe and dance to the tunes of the

music. Spectators join to clap and dance. Maldives folk dance of

Bodu beru is a tribal dance that usually takes place during the

festive occasions and is enjoyed by all.

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