Maldives Islands, the Heaven of a Tourist, is a group of islands on the Indian Ocean, near the Lakshadweep islands of India and Sri Lanka. The Maldives is a Presidential republic and is the smallest country in Asia in terms of population and area. Male is the Capital city.

1200 low-lying coral islands, which are all very small, lying in the  Indian Ocean, are collectively known as the Maldives. Only 198 islands are occupied. It has got a population of around three lakh people. Other islands are used mainly for tourism. Many islands have a population of fewer than 200 people!

Around 28 % of The Gross Domestic Product is from Tourism. These islands are famous for their blue ocean and white beaches and are ranked as one of the best recreational diving destinations in the world. Around a million tourists visit the Maldives annually, which has increased exponentially over the last few years.

Agriculture is the other economic activity in the islands.

These islands are well known for their coral life in the islands. Whales, Dolphins, Sea turtles, etc., are found in large numbers.

How Do I Go to the Maldives?

You can take a flight to go to the Maldives. There are Four international and Three domestic airports on these islands.

There are ports, harbors, and boat jetties on the islands. There is no railway system there.

Paved Roads are very few; Only 80 to 90 Kilometers of roads are there in total!