Health Tips

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Carry mosquito repellent with you

Avoid Food from street vendors

Make sure you eat seafood only at quality restaurants

Maldives

Currency M Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)

Language Maldivian (Dhivehi); English is widely spoken

CapitalMaléMalé

Location Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of India.

Biggest IndustryTourism and Fishing

Key AirlinesMaldivian

Key Airports Ibrahim Nasir International Airport

Important Numbers

Police - 119Fire - 118Ambulance - 102

Population 341,356 (2014)341,356 (2014)

MVR

Top Attractions

Top Destination

Male Friday Mosque Banana Reef Muliaage Islamic

Centre

Manta Point National museumSultan Park

Great weather December to MarchMost Affordable April and November

Maldives enjoys pleasant weather for most parts of the year; the country has a long monsoon season though the rain usually tends to be in short bursts.

When to visit

Climate

Weather

Gulha (pastry balls stuffed with smoked fish)

Garudhiya (a fish broth served with rice)

Theluli Mas (spicy (spicy fried fish)

Fihunu Mas (barbecued fish)

Culinary Treats

Republic Day (November)

Ramadan(Variable dates)

Eid (Variable)

Independence Day

(26 July)

Top Festival

1 2 3 4

Other Tips

Dress modestly when visiting

local inhabited islands

Advance approval is normally required to visit most non-resort

islands

Transfers can cost a lot, opt for a cruise holiday if you wish to visit multiple islands

Drink sufficient liquids to avoid dehydration and saltdeficiency

Most resorts in the Maldives have a resident doctor

Pack plenty of sunscreen for sunbathing

Divers must buy the compulsory Maldivian diving insurance