Maldives
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small island nation in South Asia, situated in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 700 kilometers from the Asian continent’s mainland. As a traveler, you have plenty of things to do on the island. You can snorkel in the Banana Reef, which is one of the oldest reefs discovered in the Maldives is adorned with stunning caves, majestic cliffs, beautiful coral growths and powerful overhangs. You can dive in the popular diving spots in Maldives are Fish Head, HP Reef, Banana Reef and Maanta Point.
Water Sport:
For all those wishing to keep their heads above water, Maldives won’t disappoint. The natural environment of the islands bejeweled with crystal clear lagoons and turquoise blue waters is the perfect combination for a natural water sports arena. With technological advancement water sports centers have advanced equipment which will make your experience a thrilling one.
Top Spots:
Being the state religion of the Maldives, the Islamic Center in Male is one of the country’s most famous and beautiful marvels of architecture. Situated in the northern fringes of the capital city, close to the Hulhule ferry point and neighbouring the Republic
Square (Jumhooree Maidan), the grand building is the perfect example of Islamic architecture.
Role in International Tourism and Travel:
Tourism in the Maldives has started in 1972 with only three hotels, now – there are more than 100 operational resorts. The unique condition of Maldives is that one island is one resort, meaning that one hotel occupies the whole island. By doing so, resorts provide more privacy and more luxury for their visitors. The Maldives are also trying to stay eco-friendly and use more of solar energy rather than diesel.
Best Season:
The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April. The climate is warm and tropical, with average highs at a consistent 29°C to 31°C year-round and average lows rarely falling below 24°C. January to April are the driest months, with
little rain and low humidity, making this peak season at the resorts.
Success stories of women from Maldives
Shaziya Saeed
The diving instructor & eco-warrior
Shaziya Saeed is a local celebrity. She spends her days training young girls to dive and enlightening locals and tourists on how to become more eco-friendly, keeping in mind how the people of Maldives seek to uphold sustainable tourism. She is an active member amongst three other women who spread consciousness about ocean health. To garner attention for their cause, last year they embarked on a 100km stand-up paddle boarding journey around Baa Atoll studying first hand the threats that the local environment and especially marine life was facing from excessive plastic pollution, leftover fishing gear and climate change in general. She hopped from island to island, running beach cleanups, hosting educational sessions at schools, and giving presentations regarding ocean health. To applaud her hard work, Saeed received the National Award in the field of diving in October.
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