The Maldives are located in the ocean 650 kilometers south of Sri Lanka, forming a long stretch of reef islands. Due to ancient underwater volcanic eruptions,verymany islands, some in themiddlerisingupas sand dunes, while others in themiddlesinkinginto ring-shaped coral reef formations. The tourism resources of the Maldivesare very rich, and their most distinctive feature is island tourism. Since each island in the Maldives is independently developed and managed by a hotel, this has given rise to the unique Maldivian tourism culture of "one island, one resort."
Major attractions: Fulu Island, Kandooma Island, Shangri-La Island, Blue Coral Island, Kanifinolhu Island, Honeymoon Island, Full Moon Island, Paradise Island, Meedhupparu Island, Ayada Island, and more.
The Maldives is a Muslim country where pork is prohibited. Popular dishes include tuna, Maldivian ladies’ fingers (a type of fish), garudhiya (fish soup), lunu miris (spicy onion relish), shrimp balls, and more.
Maldivian ladies’ fingers
The beautiful island nation of the Maldives is a great winter getaway destination. If you want to escape the bitter cold, head to the Maldives instead.