The Maldives is the smallest country in Asia. Including the sea, the territory spans roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), and a land area of 298 square kilometres (115 sq mi). The Maldives is one of the world’s most geographically dispersed sovereign states, and the smallest Muslim-majority country by land area. With a population of 515,132 in the 2022 census, it is the 2nd least populous country in Asia and the ninth-smallest by area. Malé is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the “King’s Island”, where the ancient royal dynasties ruled from its central location.[10] The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the Chagos–Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean; this also forms a terrestrial ecoregion with the Chagos Archipelago and Lakshadweep. The Maldives has an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level,[12] and a highest natural point of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in), making it the world’s lowest-lying country. Some sources state the highest point, Mount Villingili, as 5.1 metres or 17 feet.
The Maldives has been inhabited for over 2,500 years. Documented contact with the outside world began around 947 AD when Arab travellers began visiting the islands. In the 12th century, due to the importance of the Arabs and Persians as traders, Islam reached the Maldivian Archipelago. The Maldives was soon consolidated as a sultanate, developing strong commercial and cultural ties with Asia and Africa. From the mid-16th century, the region came under the increasing influence of European colonial powers, with the Maldives becoming a British protectorate in 1887. Independence from the United Kingdom came in 1965, and a presidential republic was established in 1968 with an elected People’s Majlis. The ensuing decades have seen political instability, efforts at democratic reform,[14] and environmental challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels. The Maldives became a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Alimatha Island: Maldives is known for its beautiful holiday destinations and has many islands which are swoon worthy in this state. Alimatha Island is one of these amazing islands where you have the best vacations of your life. The love for travelling has been growing a lot among travelers and everyone takes great interests in places which are instagram worthy in today’s world. This place is everything you dream of about an island and so much more. It is attractive and also a perfect hot spot for explorers. No doubt, Alimatha is a great place for a weekend getaway or a long vacation.
Hundreds of travelers come here to visit this island which is the most popular island in the island world of Maldives. This island is located on the eastern edge of Maldives, in Vaavu Atoll. White-golden sand beaches release all the stress and the greenery around this place gives this island a peaceful vibe and makes this place even more beautiful. One of the most famous dive channels – myaru kandu is here and is declared by the government and added to the list of government-sanctioned lists of protected dive sites. Myaru kandu also means sea of sharks in the Maldivian language.
Veligandu Island Beach: Veligandu Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only resort on the island of Veligandu, North Ari Atoll. It is 600 meters long by 150 meters wide, about 22 acres. Your seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport is a scenic, 20 minute flight. The 91 rooms include 54 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 10 Water Villas, 16 Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 11 Beach Villas. Veligandu will accommodate guests of all ages in the Beach Villas & Jacuzzi Beach Villas and only guests of age 12 years and above in Water Villas & Jacuzzi Water Villas. Veligandu Island Resort will undergo essential refurbishment from June 01, 2023 to November 01, 2024.
Grand Friday Mosque: The Grand Friday Mosque in Male is one attraction that, with its towering golden dome, gathers the attention of all visitors. The mosque is part of the Islamic Centre which is at the Male’s centre and is located right next to the main jetty of Male, thus making it easy to spot, even from the sea.
Opened in 1984, the Grand Friday Mosque, as well as the Islamic Centre, was named after Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu-Al-Auzam of the Maldives who built the architectural masterpiece. The Islamic Centre consists of a three-storey building, the main block of which holds the mosque which in turn can accommodate around 5000 worshippers. The mosque is considered the biggest in the Maldives and was built with the help of various places which brought in their own speciality. These places included the Gulf States, Pakistan, Brunei and Malaysia.
Many believe that the Grand Friday Mosque is of great religious and cultural importance to the city and the country and hence have deemed it to be the golden symbol of the island. The locals also celebrate and respect this place of worship by believing that it is not only a symbol of the island but also of the Islamic religion as a whole.
| Destination | Alimatha Island, Veligandu Island Beach, Grand Friday Mosque |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
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The Maldives is the smallest country in Asia. Including the sea, the territory spans roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), and a land area of 298 square kilometres (115 sq mi). The Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states, and the smallest Muslim-majority country by land area. With a population of 515,132 in the 2022 census, it is the 2nd least populous country in Asia and the ninth-smallest by area. Malé is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the "King's Island", where the ancient royal dynasties ruled from its central location.[10] The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the Chagos–Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean; this also forms a terrestrial ecoregion with the Chagos Archipelago and Lakshadweep. The Maldives has an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level,[12] and a highest natural point of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in), making it the world's lowest-lying country. Some sources state the highest point, Mount Villingili, as 5.1 metres or 17 feet. The Maldives has been inhabited for over 2,500 years. Documented contact with the outside world began around 947 AD when Arab travellers began visiting the islands. In the 12th century, due to the importance of the Arabs and Persians as traders, Islam reached the Maldivian Archipelago. The Maldives was soon consolidated as a sultanate, developing strong commercial and cultural ties with Asia and Africa. From the mid-16th century, the region came under the increasing influence of European colonial powers, with the Maldives becoming a British protectorate in 1887. Independence from the United Kingdom came in 1965, and a presidential republic was established in 1968 with an elected People's Majlis. The ensuing decades have seen political instability, efforts at democratic reform,[14] and environmental challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels. The Maldives became a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Alimatha Island: Maldives is known for its beautiful holiday destinations and has many islands which are swoon worthy in this state. Alimatha Island is one of these amazing islands where you have the best vacations of your life. The love for travelling has been growing a lot among travelers and everyone takes great interests in places which are instagram worthy in today’s world. This place is everything you dream of about an island and so much more. It is attractive and also a perfect hot spot for explorers. No doubt, Alimatha is a great place for a weekend getaway or a long vacation. Hundreds of travelers come here to visit this island which is the most popular island in the island world of Maldives. This island is located on the eastern edge of Maldives, in Vaavu Atoll. White-golden sand beaches release all the stress and the greenery around this place gives this island a peaceful vibe and makes this place even more beautiful. One of the most famous dive channels – myaru kandu is here and is declared by the government and added to the list of government-sanctioned lists of protected dive sites. Myaru kandu also means sea of sharks in the Maldivian language. Veligandu Island Beach: Veligandu Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only resort on the island of Veligandu, North Ari Atoll. It is 600 meters long by 150 meters wide, about 22 acres. Your seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport is a scenic, 20 minute flight. The 91 rooms include 54 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 10 Water Villas, 16 Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 11 Beach Villas. Veligandu will accommodate guests of all ages in the Beach Villas & Jacuzzi Beach Villas and only guests of age 12 years and above in Water Villas & Jacuzzi Water Villas. Veligandu Island Resort will undergo essential refurbishment from June 01, 2023 to November 01, 2024. Grand Friday Mosque: The Grand Friday Mosque in Male is one attraction that, with its towering golden dome, gathers the attention of all visitors. The mosque is part of the Islamic Centre which is at the Male's centre and is located right next to the main jetty of Male, thus making it easy to spot, even from the sea. Opened in 1984, the Grand Friday Mosque, as well as the Islamic Centre, was named after Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu-Al-Auzam of the Maldives who built the architectural masterpiece. The Islamic Centre consists of a three-storey building, the main block of which holds the mosque which in turn can accommodate around 5000 worshippers. The mosque is considered the biggest in the Maldives and was built with the help of various places which brought in their own speciality. These places included the Gulf States, Pakistan, Brunei and Malaysia. Many believe that the Grand Friday Mosque is of great religious and cultural importance to the city and the country and hence have deemed it to be the golden symbol of the island. The locals also celebrate and respect this place of worship by believing that it is not only a symbol of the island but also of the Islamic religion as a whole.
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