Introduction of Maldives

Scattered across the equator in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the gem like islands of the Maldives depict the rare vision of a true tropical paradise. Palm fringed islands with sparkling white beaches turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna, continue to fascinate visitors, as it has fascinated others in the past, for thousands of years. Marco Polo referred to the Maldives as the ".....flower of the Indies", and Ibn Batuta called her in his chronicles "One of the wonders of the world".

Truly a natural wonder, the height of the islands rarely reach above two meters. The 1,192 islands, consisting of 26 atoll formations, are spread over an area of 90,000 square kilometers. The Maldivian atolls are a classic discovery in its own right: the word atoll has been derived from Dhivehi, the Maldivian language, from the word "Atholhu".

The islands are surrounded by crystal clear lagoons enclosed by coral reefs. The unique islands provide visitors with one of the most breathtaking views of underwater life in the world.

Formed above peaks emerging from the depths of the ocean, upon layers of both living and dead coral, and remnants of other marine life, the islands are generally covered with dense tropical vegetation. Coconut palms towering above dense shrubs and hardy plants protecting the shores from erosion are natural features in most of the islands. The smaller islands and sand banks under formation are also wonders in themselves. These islands together embody living entities in various stages of formation, as inter-dependant elements in ecology. In a food chain where birds, fish and other marine life co-exist, with humans at its apex as caretakers for centuries.

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