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The official name of the chain of the atolls and coral islands, located to the south of India, in the Equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean - the Maldives Republic. The population of this South Asian state is approximately 393 thousand people. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe country is 90 thousand km. The climate is a subequatorial monsoon.

Maldives are striking by their endless ocean, amazing underwater caves and reefs. On the island brings calm and comfort around the tropical virgin nature. Culture stopped at the primitive level, and local residents still respect their traditions.

The largest coral island in Maldives - Cafa, it costs the city of Male, who is considered the smallest capital and the most populated city. Male is so small in size that you can get around in a couple of hours.

Attractions of the Maldives Islands

The famous places in Maldives are the National Museum and the Mouliag Palace, ate in colonial style. It is also worth visiting the beautiful park of Jumuri-Maidan or visit one of the most revered shrines in Maldives - Ziarat's chapel.

In the city of Male, there is a mosque Great Friday, known for his golden dome. Next to her there are graves, both national heroes and members of the ruling families. It is worth paying attention to the Islamic center, which is located nearby. It is considered the largest in the Maldives, because at the same time about 5,000 people can be placed in it.

Local markets are also not lagging behind in popularity, there are several species - vegetable, fruit and craft, where the inhabitants of the islands sell handmade crafts.

Many tourists attract unrivaled diving in the Maldives. The underwater world of the peninsula amazes a variety of inhabitants, at the same time coral reefs scare predators and swimming under water is not at all dangerous.

Paradise for newlyweds

For most tourists, Maldives are one of the most romantic places on the planet. Therefore, newlyweds and lovers are striving to the islands in the first place. What is just a wedding ceremony on white sand during sunset and decorated around palm leaves. If you discuss the wedding with the hotel in advance, you can get a discount and go to the best bungalow. Maldives are suitable not only for the wedding ceremony, but also the honeymoon itself. After all, rest here is unique and unusual. On the beach can be seen both youth and families with children or at all of the elderly people.

This small country is located on 20 atolls in the Equatorial part of the Indian Ocean. From India, the Islamic Republic separates more than 2,000 km. Sri Lanka is significantly less: if you look at the Maldives on the world map, it can be seen that the states will take apart by about 700 km.

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The state of the Maldives is formed by almost 2000 coral islands. About 400 thousand people live here, and Islam is the dominant religion. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe Maldives of the Republic is 90 thousand km 2, but the sushi share of it accounts for no more than 300 km 2.

Interestingly, the only city and port of the country is her capital of Male, located on the atoll of the same name. The rest of the islands are almost desert and only occasionally there are hotels.

Time in Maldives is UTC +5, so when the flight it is necessary to prepare for the change of time zones in advance.

Weather for months in the Maldives

The climate features are due to the where the Maldives are located. It belongs to the sub-screen monsoon type, so the weather is drastically different in the dry and rainy season. Depending on the month of the trip, you have to prepare for the following:

January. A trip to the islands this month will definitely be successful thanks to warm, solar and windless weather and the calm, which reigns in the ocean. Although formally, January refers to the rainy season, precipitation falls at a minimum, which guarantees a wonderful beach vacation and the opportunity to do diving. In the daytime, the thermometer column rises at least to +24 ° C, and the water temperature is on average +27 ° C.

February. At this time, the crowds of vacationers are usually flowing here. The ocean continues to delight the comfortable water temperature - +25 ° C, and the daily air temperature rarely falls below +28 ° C. Waves are practically absent, and the sky is perfect blue and cloudless. Therefore, even inexperienced divers can start learning to immerse themselves, and almost complete absence of precipitation allows you to ride a yacht or catamaran.

March. This month is also considered rather hot and arid, and the average air and water temperatures differ little from February. The sand remains very warm, and the tropical rainfall practically does not happen. In March, a lot of local phlora representatives blooms, but be prepared for rare sandy beams.

April. At this time, the Maldives comes to the South-West Musson, bringing with it a change in weather. Storms in the ocean rarely happen, the heat increases, but it rains here - still infrequent guests. If you do not transfer the stool, it is worth postponing: the air temperature is mainly +30 ° C, and the water temperature reaches +28 ° C.

May. Very strong wind begin blowing, sometimes turning into hurricanes. The precipitation falls significantly more: about half days in May rainy. At the same time, the weather constantly presents surprises. The sun is replaced by a strong shower and vice versa.

June. This month continues to be a major trend, since the South-West Musson enters into its rights. There are very strong gusts of warm wind. In June, the Maldives drops the maximum of precipitation characteristic of this region, but their number rarely exceeds 200 mm. Ocean waves sometimes reach the giant sizes. The thermometer column holds at an average of +30 ° C, and the water temperature in the ocean is +27 ° C.

July. At this time on the islands is not too cozy due to frequent rains. However, they quickly end, and soon the sky is partially cleared and through the clouds breaks the sun. In July, approximately 160 mm of precipitation falls, and the air temperature is +31 ° C. In water, the thermometer usually shows +27 ° C. Thunderstorms are possible, during which coolness is felt.

August. This month is considered the most changeable on the islands. In early August, the sea is quite warm and calm, winds and hurricanes are practically stopped. The rains go relatively rarely, and the heat reigns on the atolls. But at the end of the month, the sky turns out to be increasingly tightened by the clouds, they often come rain, and the wind increases.

September. And during the day, and at night, the warm weather is preserved mainly, and the exhausting heat retreats. It is preserved quite high humidity, and precipitation falls to 200 mm. The average amount of rainy days in September - 15-16. The rains are often accompanied by strong thunderstorms, but the ocean remains pretty warm with the water temperature of approximately +27 ° C.

October. The air temperature drops slightly to + 27-29 ° C, and the water temperature drops to +26 ° C, which does not bother with swimming. It rains are significantly less common: usually precipitation falls no more than 100 mm.

November. This month, North-East Musson comes to Maldives, bringing warm and dry weather with him. The wind and rain will rarely disturb the tourists, and the thermometer bar on average shows +28 ° C. Water warms up to +25 ° C.

December. At this time of the year, everything flourishes on the islands, so they turn into a real tropical paradise. Daytime temperatures increase to + 30-32 ° C, and the water temperature in the ocean is rarely lowered below +25 ° C.

How to get to Maldives

In any guidebook, where you will find everything you wanted to know about the Maldives, it is indicated that the connection of the island state with the mainland is carried out exclusively by air. The only country airport is located in the capital of Male. You can get to it in the following ways:

Direct flight of Aeroflot from Moscow. New airplanes brand "Airbus A-330-200" fly from the Russian capital twice a week: on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you are important to know how much to fly from Moscow with such a direct flight, you will have to be patient: the duration of the flight is approximately 9 hours.

Please note that when you return from the Maldives, you will have to pay the collection of the airport in the amount of 10 USD - 15 USD, which is not always included in the fare.

Qatar Airways (Transfer - Doha) flight, Singapore Airlines (Transfer - Singapore) or Emirates Airlines (Transfer - Dubai) flight. The airportal airport tax is already included in the airline airport airline tickets.

Srilankan Airlines flight flight. To do this, you will have to first fly to Dubai or Colombo and purchase ticket to Male at the local airport for 180 USD - 250 USD. This is the most fiscal flight option for those who seek to save.

The average cost of the flight between the capitals of Russia and Maldives is from 570 USD to 720 USD one way.

Visa to the Maldives and the passage of customs

To receive a visa for traveling to the Maldives to the Maldives residents of Russia and the CIS countries there is no need, since there is a visa-free agreement between countries. However, given the sharp change of climate change and the exoticism of the region, it will not prevent the medical insurance policy. Weekly insurance will cost approximately 25 USD - 45 USD.

It is very important to comply with the rules of customs laws of the Maldives. They talk about the following:

• Import and export foreign currency in unlimited quantities.
• Without payment of the duty, 125 ml of spirits or cologne and 200 cigarettes are allowed, as well as no more than one item related to individual use, for each passenger.
• It is strictly forbidden to carry pork and meat products from it, sausage products "salami", pornographic goods, narcotic substances, souvenirs from the seaside turtle or dark coral, as well as antiques found at the bottom of the ocean.

Be sure to note that import and export of any alcoholic beverages in the Maldives is prohibited. Violation of this rule can lead to arrest.

Cost of holiday in the Maldives

Many Russian celebrities like a Volochkova are very loved on the Maldives. This is explained by a very comfortable climate and moderate accommodation prices. If you are interested, how much is the standard voucher to the Maldives, it should be noted that it depends on the following factors:

• duration of the trip;
• hotel category;
• the island on which the hotel is located;
• included food and entertainment;
• season.

The more services for holidaymakers offer the hotel (SPA, pools, animation, sauna and more), the more expensive holiday will cost. If you are planning a trip for 7-8 days with a single or double room with half board and minimal entertainment, you will have to spend from 2600 USD to 5500 USD.

The wedding tour suggests a romantic weekend for newlyweds and will cost 1750 USD to 2500 USD. The price includes decoration of the room, photographers and musicians, fruits, wine or champagne and solemn wedding ceremony of an unofficial character. Tour "All Inclusive" is suitable for those who want to fully relax during the trip. Its price - from 3500 USD to 7000 USD For weekly holidays in the hotel 4 or 5 stars - includes three meals and complimentary drinks throughout the stay.

Those who seek to save is worth paying attention to the last minute tours: they are usually 30% cheaper. Also for the most budget holidays in the Maldives within 8 days, you will have to spend about 2000 USD if you book a room in an inexpensive three-star hotel without special amenities. The price includes the cost of the airfare and medical insurance.

Maldives - a real sunny paradise on Earth, where you can easily restore forces after a long-awaited holiday.

Maldives - Coral Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 640 kilometers south-west of Ceylon, almost at the equator, 99.669% of the Maldives is the sea. Maldives land (that is, 0.331% of the country's territory) consists of 19 coral atolls that unite 1.196 islands. The population of 200-thousand people lives on 202 islands, the remaining 994 uninhabited, tourist resorts are located on 88 islands.

The length of the Maldives Archipelago from north to south is 820 km, from the east to West - 120 km. The total area of \u200b\u200bMaldives together with land and sea is about 90 thousand square meters.

The name "Maldives" comes from the Hindu words "Mahal" (Palace) and "Diva" (Island).

Maldives consist of two rows of atolls. These atolls are the result of a millennial growth of corals. Each year, coral colonies grow at 1-4 cm and finally go to the surface of the water space. The inner part of the coral dies, and after some (rather long) time begins to form a lagoon. It is always advantageous for the ocean, because erosion turns corals into tender white sand, which is so famous for the Maldives. A few years later (perhaps a few hundred) a new island is formed.

Maldives are considered one of the safest holiday destinations in the world. The calm and beauty of the islands are unique. White beaches and gorgeous lagoon with crystal clear water. In the world, according to experts, there are only two wonderful spaces for snorkeling: the Red Sea and Maldives. That is why here at each resort there are scuba diving schools that give international certificates at the end of the courses.

Climate of Maldives Islands

Since Maldives are located almost at the equator, the climate here is tropical. All year round, the temperature keeps about 28-30 ° C.

Thus, there are no cold winters here, and you can enjoy such a pleasant weather for a whole year. The South-West Musson (April - September) and the Northeast Monsoon (December - April) are determined here.

Northeast Musson brings a hot and dry period.

The southwest monsoon can bring short-term rains, high humidity and restless sea. However, during this period it is the least hot.

Middle day maximum - 28-30.4 ° C.
Middle night minimum - 25.4 ° C.
Water temperature - 24-27 all year round.

Visa to Maldives

Maldives - a visa-free country.

Tourist visa is affixed to the passport upon arrival for free and operates within 30 days from the date of entry into the country. Israel passport holders are not allowed. Inhabited formalities and airport fees

When passing customs control at the airport, Male must be remembered that in line with the laws of the Maldives

PROHIBITED:
1. Import of any narcotic substances, including psychotropic
2. Import of pornographic materials recorded to view video cassettes with films, etc. It is allowed to join only sealed cassettes.
3. Import of anti-Islamic literature.
4. Import of military attributes.
5. Import of any pork products.
6. Import of alcohol
7. Entrance animals
8. Import of powder / explosives / firearms / stitching, cutting items and weapons for underwater hunting

In accordance with the laws of the Maldives and the rules established in hotels

Strictly prohibited:
1. Breaking, tear live and dead corals in the ocean and near the shore, damage the sinks and lift them on the surface. All these actions are prohibited by law! For violations charged fines!
2. Catch the fish near the islands. For this purpose, fishing is organized in hotels both on the usual and large unsophisticated fish.
3. Underwater hunt is strictly prohibited.
4. Throw empty cans, bottles of tin, glass and plastic and other garbage on the islands - use trash bins designed for this.
4. It is forbidden to visit the capital of Male and Islands, where local residents live, in beachwear. It is recommended to wear things, covering shoulders and knees.
5. Nudism and Topless (Topless) is prohibited by law! For violations charged fines!

Nudism and topless (TOPLESS) are prohibited by law! For violations charged fines!

Currency of Maldives Islands

The Maldives Monetary Unit is Rufia and Laari.

1 Maldives Rufia is 100 Laari.

1 US dollar is approximately 12 Rufiyami.

In the Maldives, banknotes go to 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 of Rufi and coins of 2 and 1 Rufiye, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 Laari.

However, virtually universally accepted for payment of US dollars and major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club and Euro Card).

Therefore, it is not necessary to exchange dollars on the local currency upon arrival.

The capital of the Maldives - Male

Male is the smallest capital of the world (length 2.5 km, width - 1 km). The main attraction is the Mosque "Great Friday", decorated with a golden dome. Islamic center is located on its territory. This largest mosque of the Maldives at the same time accommodates more than 5,000 people.

Nearby is the old Mosque "Great Friday" with a unique minaret, the graves of national heroes and members of the ruling families.

Only the Presidential Palace, the National Museum, located in the Sultan Park and the burial of the legendary Maldives, deserve attention to the other attractions. It is also interesting to visit the colorful local markets - fruit, vegetable and craft - places where the goods are brought by the goods of many Maldives.

There is practically no entertainment in the capital. Neither you have nightclubs, no concert halls, nor theaters. The main entertainment is a walk along the coloric streets of the town, along the seaport, along the embankment or in the park.

Nearby is a hoolula international airport - a runway right in the ocean and a small terminal building. Until the last moment you are confident that the aircraft sits right into the water. Leaving the plane, you will find yourself right at the mall, where the famous Maldives "Dhoni" are already awaited, ready to deliver you to the capital or any other island.

The Maldives is nothing more than a group of atolls - rings covering marine lagoons. The archipelago is located south of India, and the sea of \u200b\u200bMaldives is the majestic and huge Indian Ocean, which merges here with the sky, making the horizon line is almost invisible.

Paradise rest

What kind of sea is the Maldives? This question is asked by yourself one of the first happy owners of tours to the luxurious Maldly resorts. The Indian Ocean is the third largest among the world's oceans and it is his water that the beach holidays on the islands are so amazing and memorable. The main visitors of the local resorts can be divided into three groups:

• Newlyweds, who decided to hold a honeymoon in a royal month. The sea Maldives, snow-white sand beaches and a bright sun complete with magnificent hotels and the ability to retire together on a whole island - weighty arguments in favor of choosing this particular tourist destination.
• Divers, for whom in the first and only place - the rich underwater world of the Indian Ocean in the Maldives Area. The remaining aspects of them are not worried about, and the dive on the local resorts is possible in any season.
• Fans of high-class rest and ideal service for which the issue price does not matter.

Ocean dreams

The Indian Ocean in the Maldives Area can be called perfect. He has a beautiful color, the water is clean and transparent, the underwater world amazes variety, and the water temperature makes swimming pleasant and comfortable. The block of the thermometer in its waters on the local resorts does not fall below +26 degrees throughout the year, from which the beachheads, and divers are in full delight.
The question of which sea in the Maldives is usually puzzled and those who love to go on yachts. On the archipelago there is an opportunity to even dwell on the yacht, and its rent will not exceed the cost of a good room in the local hotel. This type of recreation allows you to see a lot of new islands and get the real ocean of impressions.
The Indian Ocean is rich in the most diverse fauna representatives. Here you can meet not only sea turtles and dolphins, but even blue whales and coushlots. In the field of Maldives of Water Ocean inhabited by Plankton, some representatives of which can glow at night, why the waves become especially picturesque. There are no dangerous animals on land on the islands, and whale sharks, which can swim to the shores on a fairly close distance, feed on only plankton and do not pose a threat to smells.

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